SABIC ® Butoxy Tri Glycol Ether (BTG)

Description

Butoxy Tri Glycol Ether (BTG) is low-volatility, high solvency glycol ether with excellent coupling properties. The versatility of Butoxy Tri Glycol Ether (BTG) is demonstrated by the variety of applications in which it may find use. The low volatility and excellent solvency makes this glycol ether a highly effective carrier solvent for textile dye processes. With superior surface tension characteristics, water solubility and solvency for oils, it has potential for use in household, institutional, industrial and special-purpose cleaners. The coupling ability of this product enhances performance and improves shelf stability of cleaning products.

Applications

• Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
• Coupling agent for resins and dyes in water-based printing inks.
• Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants.
• Chemical process solvent and intermediate for ester production used as solvents, surfactants and plasticizers.
• Component of high-boiling hydraulic brake fluids.
• Miscible with most lacquer solvents
• Coupling agent for resins and dyes in water-based printing inks.