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Is 2-butoxyethanol a surfactant? CAS 111-76-2

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What is 2-butoxyethanol CAS 111-76-2?

2-butoxyethanol is an organic compound categorized as a speclal-use chemical. lt is known to be abutyl ether of ethylene alvcol. As such, it is popularly known as 2-Butoxyethanol. lt has a surfactant property and, assuch, can be used as a domestic orindustrial product.

 

Product Name 2-Butoxy Ethanol Package 180KG Drum
Other Names Butyl Glycol Ether Quantity 25.2MTS/40`FCL
Cas No. 111-76-2 HS Code 29094300
Purity 99% MF C6H14O2
Appearance Colorless Liquid Certificate ISO/MSDS/COA
Application Chemical Reagents UN No. 2810

 

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Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Glycol Ether EB CAS 111-76-2

Organic Solvent 99 Ethylene Glycol Monobutylether CAS 111-76-2

Is 2-butoxyethanol a surfactant?

As a surfactant, 2-butoxyethanol absorbs at the oil-water interface of the fracture. The compound is also used to facilitate the release of the gas by preventing congealing. It is also used as a crude oil–water coupling solvent for more general oil well workovers.

 

What is 2-butoxyethanol used for?

1. Coatings and inks: Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is a commonly used solvent, widely used in coatings and inks. It is able to dissolve resins, pigments and other additives, providing good solubility and fluidity, and also contributes to the adhesion and drying speed of the coating.

 

2. Cleaners and detergents: Due to its good solubility and cleaning ability, chemical 2-Butoxyethanol is widely used as a cleaning agent and detergents to remove grease, stains and other contaminants. It is commonly found in household cleaning products, industrial cleaners and car cleaners.

 

3. Electronic product manufacturing: 2-butoxyethanol plays an important role in the manufacture of electronic products. It can be used as a cleaning agent, solvent and auxiliary agent in the manufacturing process of electronic components, such as circuit board cleaning, solvent in the printing process.

 

4. Cosmetics and personal care products: 2-butoxyethanol solvent is also used as an ingredient in cosmetics and personal care products. It can be used as a solvent, stabilizer and thickener to improve the mixing and consistency of the product, and improve the touch and texture of the product.

 

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