Also known as: Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, EGBE, butyl glycol, 2-butoxyethanol
CAS 111-76-2C6H14O2Enquire for availability
Butyl Cellosolve is the most widely used glycol ether in cleaning formulations and water-borne coatings, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
111-76-2
Formula
C6H14O2
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Packing
185 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our alcohols & solvents range, Butyl Cellosolve is the most widely used glycol ether in cleaning formulations and water-borne coatings. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a mild ether odour, in technical grade, 99.0% min, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 111-76-2 and the molecular formula is C6H14O2.
Applications of Butyl Cellosolve
Common uses in production:
Coupling solvent and grease cutter in hard-surface and industrial cleaners
Coalescing agent in water-based architectural paints
Brake fluid and hydraulic fluid formulation
Oilfield drilling-fluid component and demulsifier
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 185 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. 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 Cellosolve
CAS No.
111-76-2
Formula
C6H14O2
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a mild ether odour
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0% min
Water
0.1% max
Boiling point
171 °C
Flash point
62 °C
Colour (APHA)
10 max
Solubility
Fully miscible with water
Packing
185 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank
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.
Coupling solvent and grease cutter in hard-surface and industrial cleaners
Coalescing agent in water-based architectural paints
Brake fluid and hydraulic fluid formulation
Oilfield drilling-fluid component and demulsifier
What packing is Butyl Cellosolve supplied in?
Butyl Cellosolve is supplied in 185 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC · ISO tank. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Butyl Cellosolve 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 Cellosolve 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.
