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Butyl diglycol (also known as BDG, butyl dioxitol, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, 2 (-2butoxyethoxy) ethanol and butoxydiethylene glycol) is a colourless, clear liquid with a faint characteristic odour, and has the formula C8H18O3. It is soluble in water and miscible with many common solvents, and also has low volatility and a high boiling point. These are the factors that make butyl diglycol most useful in the paint industry. Production, Storage and Distribution Butyl diglycol is one of the co-products formed when ethylene oxide is reacted with n-butanol using a catalyst. Butyl diglycol is stored and transported either in bulk isocontainers or in drums made of mild steel and/or stainless steel. It is not classified as dangerous for any form of transport but it classified as an Irritant. It has a flash point of 105 °C (closed cup) and a specific gravity of 0.955. If you are exposed to this chemical, you are in luck since it is of low danger. If you are exposed via inhalation or ingestion, wash and see if the discomfort will discontinue on its own. If not, you should contact a medical professional. For skin and eye contact, you should immediately flush the area and wait for any pain to discontinue. If any pain persists, you can contact a medical professional. In the end, you should just be careful with any chemical you are working with. This specific chemical is generally not dangerous, but care should always be taken. Uses Butyl diglycol is most commonly used in the coatings and paint industries where its low volatility and high boiling point have seen it widely accepted as a flow promoter for baking finishes such as melamine, urea, phenol, or epoxy resin composites. It is also widely used in stove enamels as it has a high evaporation number which means that the enamel properties can be improved without it affecting the drying time. It also has a role in air-drying paints as it increases "brushability." Butyl diglycol is also found in the printing industry where it is a solvent for printing inks, and is also a starting material in the production of butyl diglycol acetate. This is a great chemical for many purposes, as mentioned above. Additionally, this chemical is a component of surface cleaners, cutting oils, etc. Also, it is a component of foam extinguishants. When you are looking to purchase this chemical, you should understand the limit of its use. If this is the checmial you need, you can purchase it from a number of online chemical suppliers. Solventis Ltd is a stockist and bulk distributor of petrochemical solvents such as Butyl Di Glycol.
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