Are 2-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Glycol and EGBE the same material?

They are common names for ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, CAS 111-76-2. Do not confuse it with 2-butoxyethyl acetate, CAS 112-07-2, or diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, CAS 112-34-5, which are different glycol ethers.

What role does 2-Butoxyethanol serve in waterborne formulations?

It is commonly used as a coupling solvent in waterborne coatings and cleaning formulations. Its use level should match the resin, water, surfactant and drying requirements; it should not be treated as a universal drop-in solvent.

Which release values should be confirmed for 2-Butoxyethanol?

Confirm the agreed assay, water, colour, acidity and distillation data on the batch COA. Target limits should match the formulation’s water tolerance, colour sensitivity and processing controls.

2-Butoxyethanol (Butyl Glycol) CAS 111-76-2

2-Butoxyethanol (Butyl Glycol) CAS 111-76-2, also known as Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether or EGBE, is a glycol ether coupling solvent for waterborne coatings and industrial cleaners. DPM (Dipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether) is a related slower-evaporating glycol ether option. For an acetate-ester form of the same butyl glycol backbone, Butyl Glycol Acetate is a related solvent to compare by evaporation profile and coating-system requirements.

186 kg drum and IBC options are available; COA, TDS and SDS apply to the offered grade.

CAS: 111-76-2
Synonyms: 2-Butoxyethanol; Butyl glycol; Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether; EGBE; 2-Butoxy-1-ethanol
Einecs: 203-905-0
Molecular Formula: C6H14O2
Grade: Industrial solvent grade; clear, colourless liquid
Package: 186 kg steel drums; 1,000 kg IBCs subject to order confirmation

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Product Description

1 Product Introduction

2 Applications

3 Grade and Supply Details

Product Introduction

2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2), also called Butyl Glycol, EGBE or ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, is supplied as a glycol-ether coupling solvent for waterborne coatings, industrial cleaners and inks. We confirm this CAS and product identity before quotation; it is not the same material as butyldiglycol / Butyl CARBITOL (CAS 112-34-5).

Applications

Waterborne paints and coatings requiring a compatible glycol-ether co-solvent.
Industrial cleaners, degreasers, wax strippers and metal-cleaning formulations.
Printing inks, surface coatings, lacquers, varnishes and selected silicone-caulk systems.
Industrial process and chemical-intermediate uses specifying 2-butoxyethanol.

Grade and Supply Details

We confirm the required purity, colour, water, acidity, peroxide or inhibitor requirement, relevant impurities and stated test method for the intended formulation. 2-Butoxyethanol is normally offered as a clear liquid in 180 kg or 200 kg drums, IBCs or bulk arrangements. A batch COA, with the applicable TDS and SDS, is available for the offered material.

For adjacent butyl and glycol-ether solvent pages, see Butyl Glycol Acetate, n-Butyl Acetate, and n-Butanol.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
Are 2-Butoxyethanol, Butyl Glycol and EGBE the same material?

A: They are common names for ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, CAS 111-76-2. Do not confuse it with 2-butoxyethyl acetate, CAS 112-07-2, or diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, CAS 112-34-5, which are different glycol ethers.
Q:
What role does 2-Butoxyethanol serve in waterborne formulations?

A: It is commonly used as a coupling solvent in waterborne coatings and cleaning formulations. Its use level should match the resin, water, surfactant and drying requirements; it should not be treated as a universal drop-in solvent.
Q:
Which release values should be confirmed for 2-Butoxyethanol?

A: Confirm the agreed assay, water, colour, acidity and distillation data on the batch COA. Target limits should match the formulation’s water tolerance, colour sensitivity and processing controls.

Ordering & Documentation

Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.

Documents

COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.

Quotation

Send the CAS number, grade, quantity, packing preference and destination.

Sample & Supply

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Storage & Shipping

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