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 →Trade designations: 2-butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2) is the solvent the industry orders as glycol ether EB or butyl glycol; producers sell the same substance under trade names such as Butyl CELLOSOLVE (a Dow trademark). RawSource supplies the generic chemical and is not affiliated with Dow.
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.
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 203-905-0
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
Solutions Using This Product
Process-solution guides on this site that specify this chemistry:
- Demulsifiers for Crude Oil–Water Separation (Oil, Gas & Mining)
- Desalter Demulsifiers for Crude Refining (Oil, Gas & Mining)
- Monoethanolamine (MEA) Cleaner Alkali (Home & Industrial Care)
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.
What is the REACH and TSCA regulatory status of 2-Butoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether)?
2-Butoxyethanol (Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether) (CAS 111-76-2) is subject to U.S. TSCA Inventory requirements; supplying it into the EU requires valid REACH registration ((EC) No 1907/2006). RawSource cannot verify a third-party supplier's registrations — buyers should require documented TSCA and REACH compliance for their jurisdiction and volume (EC 203-905-0).