Detergents

Butyl Glycol

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂ GOST/CAS: CAS 111-76-2

Butyl Glycol (a highly effective organic solvent and amphiphilic co-solvent) is a versatile and widely demanded chemical component that acts as a key agent for mutual dissolution of hydrophobic (oily, greasy) soils and the aqueous phase. The product is a clear, homogeneous liquid with a mild ether-like odor, completely miscible with water and most organic solvents. Due to its unique ability to lower surface tension, improve flow, and boost the cleaning efficiency of surfactants, butyl glycol is indispensable in the production of household chemicals, professional cleaning agents, car washes, as well as paints, coatings, and polymers.

Applications

Household Chemicals and Cleaners: Formulated into liquid cleaners for glass, mirrors, and glossy surfaces to prevent streaking. Used in multi-purpose household detergents, carpet shampoos, and upholstery cleaners.

Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing: Applied in heavy-duty alkaline and acidic cleaners to remove stubborn industrial contaminants such as protective greases, oils, bitumen, carbon deposits, resins, and adhesive residues from metal and concrete surfaces.

Car Care and Auto Chemicals: Serves as a vital component in touchless car shampoos, engine degreasers, brake system cleaners, and formulations for removing bug splatter and tree sap.

Paints, Coatings, and Strippers: Used as a coalescent (film-forming aid) in water-borne paints and varnishes to regulate drying time, and acts as an active ingredient in highly efficient paint strippers.

Key Advantages

High Dissolving and Penetrating Power: Efficiently breaks down and emulsifies hydrophobic organic soils (fats, oils, petroleum products), making them easy to rinse away with water.

Stability and Compatibility: Maintains its properties across a wide pH range (in both strongly alkaline and acidic environments). Fully compatible with anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants, enhancing their synergistic cleaning effect.

Streak-Free Performance: Possesses an optimal evaporation rate, ensuring uniform drying of liquid detergents on hard surfaces without leaving white residues or water spots.

Viscosity Regulation: Functions as an effective thinning agent (solubilizer) in concentrated detergent formulations, preventing gelling and phase separation during storage.

Storage & Transportation

Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly sealed original packaging, away from heat sources, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.
Ensure protection against direct sunlight and moisture penetration, as the product is hygroscopic.
Transportation is permitted by all modes of covered transport in compliance with the regulations for the transport of dangerous goods (classified as a flammable liquid, Hazard Class 3).
Guaranteed shelf life is 1 year from the date of manufacture.