GLYCOL ETHERS

BUTYL GLYCOL ETHER has outstanding solvent power and is used widely as a solvent in OEM coatings and water-based paints. BGE reduces the viscosity in alkyl resin varnishes and acts as a property regulator, coalescer and flow improver in water-based paints. Other applications include printing inks, cleansers and in mineral oil emulsions.

111-76-2

Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe

Used as solvent in the coating industry, printing inks, component in surface cleaners eg degreasing metals and cutting oils.​ Used as starting material of butyl diglycol acetate

112-34-5

Sub-Saharan Africa,​ Europe

BUTYL TRIGLYCOL ETHER (BTG) has high dissolving power for cellulose nitrate, many synthetic, natural resins, and dyestuffs.​ BTG is used typically in cutting & hydraulic oils and is often used in brake fluids, mining & oil field chemicals and textile dyes.

143-22-6,​ 1559-34-8​, 112-34-5

Sub-Saharan Africa,​ Europe

Important use in the coatings industry. Other applications are inks (flexographic, gravure, and screen printing), dyes to print,​ colour leather and textiles. Also used in furniture polishes and wood stains.

112-07-2

Sub-Saharan Africa,​ Europe

Used as a solvent in lacquers, lacquer thinners, etch primers, liquid printing inks, foundry dressings, and stain removers.​ Raw material for the manufacture of acetates, xanthates, phthalates, mixed alkylated GLYCOL ETHERS, and butylated resins.

124-17-4

Sub-Saharan Africa​, Europe