BUTOXYETHANOL- ▸ Coatings solvent: Coalescent and flow aid in paints and surface coatings.
- ▸ Cleaner solvent: Active solvent in glass, metal, and household cleaners.
- ▸ Ink solvent: Carrier in printing inks and coatings.
- ▸ Coupling agent: Solubilizer for water- and organic-phase blends.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) is a glycol ether solvent with combined water and organic solubility. It is widely used as a coalescing and coupling solvent in surface coatings and inks and as the active solvent in household and industrial cleaners, glass cleaners, and metal cleaners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether used for?
2-Butoxyethanol (EB) is a glycol ether solvent with combined water and organic solubility. Its main industrial uses are as a coalescing and coupling solvent in paints, surface coatings, and printing inks, and as the active solvent in glass, metal, and household/industrial cleaners. It also functions as a solubilizer (coupling agent) for water- and organic-phase blends.
Is butyl glycol the same as ethylene glycol monobutyl ether?
Yes. "Butyl glycol" and "butyl cellosolve" are common trade names for ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, also written as 2-butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2, C6H14O2). They refer to the same single compound.
What is the other name for ethylene glycol monobutyl ether?
It is most commonly abbreviated EB and is also known as 2-butoxyethanol, butyl glycol, butyl cellosolve, and ethylene glycol n-butyl ether. The CAS number is 111-76-2.
How is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether classified for DOT shipping?
It ships under UN 1993 (flammable/combustible liquid, n.o.s. — ethylene glycol monobutyl ether). Confirm the exact proper shipping name, packing group, and any quantity exceptions against the current SDS for your packaging configuration before tendering. RawSource provides the SDS with every order.
What is the cost of bulk ethylene glycol monobutyl ether?
Bulk pricing depends on volume, packaging (drums, totes/IBCs, bulk), and delivery location. RawSource supplies EB in industrial quantities — request a current quote with your target volume and CoA/SDS requirements and we will return delivered pricing.