Description
Applications
- A low-volatility solvent component in various paint systems to improve gloss and levelling
- An additive for metal degreasers and floor cleaners etc.
- A co-solvent for printing inks, stamp-pad inks, writing and drawing inks
- Additive for brake fluids. (Note: Butyl glycol can cause seals to swell if added in large amounts)
- An intermediate in the manufacture of plasticizers
- An ingredient for cutting oils
Technical Properties
| Parameters | BDGE | BTG |
| Pt/Co color value, Maxt | 10 | 50 |
| Density @ 20 °C (g/cm3) | 0.952-0.956 | 0.990 – 0.998 |
| Viscosity @ 20 °C (mPa•s) | NA | 10-11 |
| Boiling range °C | 228-232 | 265 – 350 |
| Refractive index n20D | 1.431-1.433 | 1.440 — 1.442 |
| Evaporation rate, Approx. | 3500 | 8000 |
| Flash point °C | NA | 131 |
| Ignition temperature °C | NA | 202 |
| Water %,max | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Storage & Handling
CHEMPOL GLYCOLS should be stored under nitrogen. The storage temperature must not exceed 40 °C and moisture is excluded. Under these conditions, a storage stability of minimum 12 months can be expected.
