Glycol Ether DB

Product Description

Glycol Ether DB (Dibasic Ester) is a versatile solvent with various industrial applications. 

Product:

Glycol Ether DB

CAS:

112-34-5

Synonym:

Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether; Butyl Carbitol; Butyl Di Glycol

Characteristics

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Boiling Point

226 - 234 °C

Density

0.95 g/cm3

Flash Point

105 - 114 °C

Melting Point

-68 °C

Molar Weight

162.23

Odor

Mild ester-like odor

Purity

≥ 98.0 %

Refractive index

1.432

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Glycol Ether DB (Dibasic Ester) is a versatile solvent with various industrial applications. Here are some of its uses:

  1. Paints and Coatings: Glycol Ether DB is commonly used as a solvent in the formulation of paints, varnishes, lacquers, and coatings. It provides excellent solvency for resins, pigments, and binders, facilitating application and film formation.
  2. Adhesives and Sealants: It serves as a solvent in the production of adhesives and sealants for bonding various substrates in construction, automotive, and industrial applications. Glycol Ether DB-based adhesives offer fast drying, high strength, and good adhesion properties.
  3. Cleaning Products: Glycol Ether DB is used in industrial and household cleaning products, degreasers, and surface preparation solutions. It effectively removes grease, oil, and contaminants from metal, plastic, and composite surfaces.
  4. Electronics: Glycol Ether DB is used in the electronics industry for cleaning and degreasing electronic components, circuit boards, and precision equipment. It helps remove flux residues, soldering fluxes, and other contaminants without damaging sensitive components.
  5. Printing Inks: Glycol Ether DB is used as a solvent in the formulation of printing inks for flexographic, gravure, and screen printing processes. It helps dissolve colorants, resins, and additives, ensuring proper ink viscosity and transfer onto substrates.
  6. Chemical Synthesis: It is used as a reactant or solvent in various chemical synthesis reactions, including the production of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and specialty chemicals. Glycol Ether DB may also be used as a raw material for the synthesis of other organic compounds.
  7. Textile Industry: Glycol Ether DB is used in the textile industry as a dye auxiliary and spot cleaner for removing stains and ink marks from fabrics. It helps enhance the solubility and stability of dyes and improves the performance of dyeing and printing processes.
  8. Plastics and Resins: Glycol Ether DB is used as a solvent in the production of plastics, resins, and composite materials. It helps dissolve and disperse polymer resins, plasticizers, and additives, improving processing efficiency and product quality.
  9. Metalworking: Glycol Ether DB is used as a solvent and degreaser in metalworking processes such as machining, grinding, and metal cleaning. It helps remove cutting oils, lubricants, and metal fines from machined parts and equipment.
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