Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate
CAS 124-17-4
EC 204-685-9
Formula C10H20O4
MW 204.26 g/mol
Solvents Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & NutritionPlastics & Polymers Plasticizer & SoftenerSolvent & CarrierFlavoring & AcidulantCross-linking & Curing
Description
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate (CAS 124-17-4) is a glycol ether ester solvent commercially known as DBAC, Butyldiglycol Acetate, and Butyl Dioxitol Acetate. It carries no E-code designation and is identified under EC 204-685-9 with the molecular formula C10H20O4.
In coatings and printing inks, DBAC functions as a high-boiling coalescing solvent, slowing evaporation to improve film formation and surface levelling. In polymer systems, it acts as a reactive plasticizer and crosslinking co-agent, reducing brittleness while supporting cure development. Personal care formulators use it as a solvent carrier and emollient to enhance skin feel and ingredient solubility.
DBAC is supplied as a technical-grade liquid and is registered under REACH. It is classified under HS code 29153990 for customs purposes. Packaging is available in standard drum and IBC formats; buyers should confirm grade specifications and SDS documentation with the supplier prior to procurement.
In coatings and printing inks, DBAC functions as a high-boiling coalescing solvent, slowing evaporation to improve film formation and surface levelling. In polymer systems, it acts as a reactive plasticizer and crosslinking co-agent, reducing brittleness while supporting cure development. Personal care formulators use it as a solvent carrier and emollient to enhance skin feel and ingredient solubility.
DBAC is supplied as a technical-grade liquid and is registered under REACH. It is classified under HS code 29153990 for customs purposes. Packaging is available in standard drum and IBC formats; buyers should confirm grade specifications and SDS documentation with the supplier prior to procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -32 °C |
| Boiling Point | 245 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.985 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 105 °C |
| Appearance | colourless liquid with a slight fruity smell |
| Color | Colourless |
| Odor | Mild, non-residual. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 65 g/L |
| Vapor Pressure | <0.01 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.426 |
| pH | 3-4 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 1.7 at 20℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS07
H
H319
P
P280P264+P265P337+P317P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153990 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetateDBACDGMBADB ACETATEHykleen 340BUTYLDIGLYCOL ACETATEBUTYL CARBITOL ACETATE
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