2-butoxyethanol

2-Butoxyethanol (CAS 111-76-2), also known as EGBE or Butyl Cellosolve, is a glycol ether solvent used across industrial cleaning, coatings, and personal care manufacturing. Its ability to couple water and oil phases makes it a practical choice for formulating products. This versatile chemical is ideal for products that require both solubility and controlled evaporation. In coatings and paints, EGBE improves flow and leveling in water-based and solvent-borne systems, reducing surface defects in architectural and industrial finishes.

Printing ink manufacturers use it to control viscosity and drying speed in flexographic and gravure formulations. Industrial and institutional cleaners rely on it to degrease hard surfaces, cutting through oils and soils in degreasers and all-purpose sprays. It is also a key component in automotive cleaning products. In personal care, it functions as a solvent carrier in nail care products and hair dyes where controlled solubility of actives is required for effective application and performance.

2-Butoxyethanol is supplied as a clear liquid in drum and IBC quantities, with bulk tanker options available for high-volume buyers. Standard commercial supply is technical grade, suitable for industrial cleaning and coatings applications. High-purity grades meeting tighter specifications are available for personal care and specialty formulation end uses. Our logistics network ensures reliable delivery of this essential solvent to meet your specific manufacturing and production timelines.