Also known as: Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate, DEGBEA, butyl diglycol acetate
CAS 124-17-4C10H20O4Enquire for availability
Butyl Carbitol Acetate is one of the slowest-evaporating common solvents, used as a tail solvent and retarder, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
124-17-4
Formula
C10H20O4
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Butyl Carbitol Acetate is one of the slowest-evaporating common solvents, used as a tail solvent and retarder. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid, in technical grade, 99.0% min, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 124-17-4 and the molecular formula is C10H20O4.
Applications of Butyl Carbitol Acetate
Common uses in production:
Tail solvent in automotive and coil coatings to prevent blushing
Screen-printing ink and paste formulation
Electronic paste and thick-film ink vehicles
Leather finishing and textile printing
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Store in cool, dry, ventilated store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Butyl Carbitol Acetate
CAS No.
124-17-4
Formula
C10H20O4
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0% min
Boiling point
247 °C
Flash point
110 °C
Evaporation rate
Very slow
Packing
200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Storage
Cool, dry, ventilated store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
Tail solvent in automotive and coil coatings to prevent blushing
Screen-printing ink and paste formulation
Electronic paste and thick-film ink vehicles
Leather finishing and textile printing
What packing is Butyl Carbitol Acetate supplied in?
Butyl Carbitol Acetate is supplied in 200 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Butyl Carbitol Acetate do you stock?
We supply technical grade, 99.0% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Butyl Carbitol Acetate outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
