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Butyl cellosolve (ethylene glycol monobutyl ether)

Produced by n-butanol oxyethylation. Is used for butyl carbitol; as a solvent for resins, lacquers and paints; for metal separation, as a hydraulic liquid and for organic synthesis.

Characteristics of butyl cellosolve

Design specification: TU 6-01-646-84, rev. 1-4

ParameterValue
High gradeFirst grade
Color, Hazen, max.1030
Density, g/cm3, within0.898–0.9040.898–0.904
Butyl cellosolve, % wt., min.99.096.5
Water, % wt., max.0.200.25
Acids in terms of acetic acid, % wt., max.0.0050.005
Saponification number, mg KOH/g, max.1.01.5
Compatability with distilled water at 20 °СUnlimitedUnlimited
Index of refraction, within1.416–1.4221.416–1.422

Packing, shipping, storage: Butyl cellosolve is transported in specially designation rail tank-cars with stainless steel boilers of grade 12×18H1T type 15-1404 with aluminum barrels of type 15-1596.

Butyl cellosolve is transported packed in barrels, carloaded, in covered railroad tank cars by road truck and water transport as well as in railroad and road tank cars in compliance with the rules of cargo transportation.

Butyl cellosolve is stored in the tanks at the open sites, meeting the requirements for storehouses with flammable and toxic substances.

The guaranteed storage life is 6 months from the date of production.

Manufacturer: Kazanorgsintez

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