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Butyl Glycol (Industrial Grade)

Butyl Glycol is an industrial solvent used predominantly in coatings, inks, and cleaning products. It offers excellent solvency and controlled evaporation rates, enhancing process efficiency in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number111-76-2
Chemical FormulaC6H12O2
AppearanceClear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Packaging200 kg drums
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated chemical storage

Butyl Glycol (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameButyl Glycol (Industrial Grade)
CategorySolvents & Thinners
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Butyl Glycol (Industrial Grade)

Butyl Glycol, also known as 2-Butoxyethanol, is a glycol ether widely employed as a solvent in industrial applications. Its balanced solvency and moderate evaporation rate make it ideal for formulating paints, coatings, inks, and cleaning agents. The chemical facilitates effective dissolution of organic resins and pigments, offering consistent product performance across manufacturing processes. Handling Butyl Glycol requires storage in cool, well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources to maintain safety and product integrity, particularly in hot or humid climates prevalent in supply regions like Kenya. Packaging in robust drums ensures transportation efficiency and containment during procurement. Finstar Chemicals supplies Butyl Glycol to industrial users, notably manufacturers of decorative and protective coatings, printing inks, and surface cleaners. Buyers benefit from the chemical's role in enhancing product flow properties and adhesion characteristics while reducing drying defects. Procuring Butyl Glycol through Finstar ensures consistent bulk availability and quality documentation aligned with industrial standards, supporting operational reliability in the East African manufacturing sector. Its versatility and performance have made it a solvent choice in many industrial formulations.

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Applications

Paint and Coatings SolventUsed to dissolve resins and improve flow in solvent-based paints and varnishes, enhancing coating appearance and durability.
Cleaning ProductsServes as an effective solvent in heavy-duty industrial cleaners, aiding grease and stain removal.
Printing InksFacilitates pigment dispersion in ink formulations, controlling drying time and film formation.

Benefits

Improved Coating UniformityButyl Glycol's controlled evaporation rate prevents defects like blistering during paint drying, ensuring smoother finishes.
Enhanced Solvent PowerIts balanced polarity dissolves both hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances, optimizing formulation stability in coatings and cleaners.
Reduced Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) EmissionsCompared to other glycol ethers, Butyl Glycol offers moderate volatility, helping lower harmful VOC levels in manufacturing environments.

Features

Industrial Grade PurityMeets typical specifications required for consistent industrial performance in coatings and cleaning applications.
Bulk Drum PackagingAvailable in 200 kg drums suited for large-scale manufacturing procurement and storage.
Documentation AvailableCOA and material safety data sheets are provided to support compliance and quality assurance.

Industries Served

Coatings and PaintsUsed as a solvent to improve application properties and drying performance of liquid paints and varnishes.
Industrial CleaningIncorporated in formulations for degreasing and heavy-duty surface cleaning products.
Printing and PackagingSupports ink formulation processes requiring controlled solvent evaporation and pigment dispersion.

Butyl Glycol (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Butyl Glycol (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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