CAS No: 5131-66-8
EC Number: 225-878-4
Molecular Weight: 132.20 g/mol
DESCRIPTION:
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is a green senior solvent, widely used in coatings, cleaning agents, inks, leather, etc.
Because of low toxicity and pleasant smell, Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is a promising environmentally friendly solvents.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is highly safe in industrial / household detergent formulations.
As the HLB value is in the middle of water / oil, there is great room for growth in paint / ink / detergent formulations.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is a clear, colorless having a mild characteristic odor.
The principal end uses of Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether are industrial solvent, chemical intermediate, printing inks, paints and coatings
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether glycol ether is a fast evaporating, hydrophobic solvent which is extensively used in heavy-duty cleaning formulations.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether does an excellent job of solvating and coupling hydrophobic greases and oils in household as well as industrial formulations.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is partly water soluble and miscible with most organic solvents.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether glycol ether also provides excellent surface-tension lowering ability.
In coatings Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether offers good coalescing ability in systems requiring fast evaporation
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is a solvent that can be found in common household kitchen cleaners.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is used as a cleaning agent that helps dissolve grease and soil from surfaces.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether possesses an ether-like odor and is composed of a colorless liquid.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether evaporates rapidly, and is not water soluble.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is primary application is in heavy-duty cleaning formulations, but Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is also used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, coalescing agent, and as a coupling agent.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is also readily biodegradable and unlikely to accumulate in the food chain, as well as practically non-toxic to fish and other aquatic organisms.
However, Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is highly combustible as both a liquid and in vapor form, though Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is stable under recommended storage conditions.
Additionally, Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is incompatible with most strong acids, strong bases, and strong oxidizers, and any contact with these substances should be avoided.
Eye or skin contact with Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether may cause moderate irritation, and in the case of eye contact can cause slight corneal injury.
However, prolonged contact with skin is unlikely to cause any significant or harmful absorption.
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
CAS No: 5131-66-8
purity %: ≥99.5
Molecular formula: C7H16O2
Appearance: Colorless liquid
Boiling point ℃: 171.1
Density (g/cm3): 0.879
Flash point ℃: 68
Acid value mgKOH/g: ＜0.10
Color(Pt-Co）: ≤20
Water content %: ＜0.10
Assay: ≥99%
Composition: (mixture of isomers)
refractive index: n20/D 1.416 (lit.)
bp: 165-175 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.885 g/mL at 25 °C
Molecular Weight: 132.2 g/mol
Empirical Formula: C7H16O2
Appearance: Colorless
Freezing Point: -85°C (-121°F)
Flash Point – Closed Cup: 68.9°C (156°F)
Boiling Point @ 760mmHg :171°C (340°F)
Autoignition Temperature :260°C (500°F)
Density @ 20°C :
0.879 kg/l
7.34 lb/gal
Vapor Pressure @ 25°C: 1.1 mmHg
Evaporation Rate (nBuAc = 1) :0.09
Solubility @ 20°C (in Water) :5.5 wt%
Refractive Index @ 25°C: 1.420
Viscosity @ 25°C: 3.9 cP
Surface Tension @ 25°C :27 mN/m
Lower Flammability in Air :1.1% v/v
Upper Flammability in Air: 9.0% v/v
Specific Heat @ 25°C: 1.98 J/g/°C
Heat of Vaporization @ normal boiling point:320 J/g
Heat of Combustion @ 25°C :31.4 kJ/g
Formula:C4H9OCH2CH(CH3)OH
CAS No: 5131-66-8
Molar mass: 132.2 g mol
Density: 0.878 g/cm, liquid
Boiling Point: 171 C
Flash Point: 63 C
Autoignition Temperature: 260 C
Viscosity: 3.1 cP at 25 C
Solubility in water: 5.5g per 100g
Other Names: Dowanol PnB, Propylene glycol normal butyl ether,
Vapor Pressure: 0.444000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 130.00 °F. TCC ( 54.50 °C. ) (est)
logP (o/w): 1.187 (est)
FEATURES OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether has Excellent solubility and good oil solubility;
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether has Excellent surface and coupling properties;
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether has Low viscosity, low odor, low toxicity.
APPLICATIONS OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
Coating: Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether can be used as a solvent-based coating solvent, or water-based cosolvent, excellent performance on film smooth, adhesion
Ink: Can changed formulas to water-soluble one to meet the environmental requirements : reduce the toxicity, improve the operating environment and product quanlity
Dye: To replace alcoholic series solvents, as a good coupling agent;
Cleaner: Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether can be prepared as concentrated cleaning agents with excellent performance
Brake fluid: main components ,the max proportion 40%
Others: Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether can also be used for colorful paint, photographic glue, PS plate cleaning, printing, electronic chemicals, jet fuel additive (waterproofing agent), extractant and high boiling point solvent.
Household and industrial cleaning of coupling agents and solvents, paint remover, cleaning agents.
USES OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is used in surface coatings, leather, pesticides, electrical, industrial cleaners, resins, and printing inks
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as a coupling agent and solvent (degreasers, paint removers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners), coalescent (latex coatings), coupling agent (water-based agricultural formulations), and chemical intermediate (epoxides, acid ester derivatives, solvents, and plasticizers)
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, grease and paint removers, metal cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Effective coupling agent and efficient solvent for water-reducible coatings.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Effective coalescent for lowering minimum film formation temperature (MFFT) in water-borne latex coatings.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Chemical intermediate for the production of epoxides, acid ester derivatives, solvents, and plasticizers.
Propylene Glycol N-Butyl Ether is Used as Effective coupling agent in water based agricultural formulations.
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
SYNONYMS OF PROPYLENE GLYCOL N-BUTYL ETHER:
Butoxypropanol
1,2-Propylene glycol 1-monobutyl ether
1-Butoxy-2-propanol
2-Hydroxy-3-butoxypropane
Propasol solvent B
Propylene glycol monobutyl ether
n-Butoxy-2-propanol
n-Butoxypropanol
1-Butoxypropan-2-ol
2-Propanol, 1-butoxy-
PnB
Dowanol PNB glycol ether
PGBE
1,2-Propylene Glycol 1-Monobutyl Ether
1-Butoxy-2-Propanol
1-Butoxypropan-2-ol
2-Propanol, 1-Butoxy-
3-Butoxypropan-2-ol
Butoxyisopropanol
Éter Monobutil del Propilenglicol (Spanish)
Éther n-Butylique du Propylène Glycol (French)
Propylene Glycol Butyl Ether (IFRA)
Propylene Glycol Butyl Ether (INCI)
Propylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether
