Butyl Cellosolve Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Butyl Glycol
- Butyl Glycol Ether
- 2-Butoxyethanol
- Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether
Butyl cellosolve supplier in Malaysia for coatings, cleaner, ink, resin and manufacturing buyers. Also called butyl glycol, butyl glycol ether, 2-butoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and EGBE, this clear colourless glycol ether is selected for slow evaporation, water miscibility and broad solvency in industrial formulations.
Commercial grades include industrial, technical and high-purity liquid butyl cellosolve. Industrial material serves general solvent work, technical grade supports defined purity or water limits, and high-purity material is chosen when tighter impurity control is needed.
Paint and coatings formulators use 2-butoxyethanol as a solvent and coalescing aid. Related demand covers industrial cleaners, printing inks, resins, adhesives, textile and leather finishes. This page excludes monoethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol and butyl acetate, which are separate identities.
Send the required grade, target specification, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 111-76-2
- Formula
- C6H14O2
- Grade
- industrial, technical, high-purity
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a mild characteristic glycol-ether odour
Butyl Cellosolve grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial-grade butyl cellosolve | clear, colourless liquid | industrial solvent specification | General 2-butoxyethanol solvent use in paints, coatings, printing inks, cleaners, resins and adhesives where a standard industrial grade is suitable. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Technical-grade butyl cellosolve | clear, colourless liquid | technical specification | Formulation and process solvent work where the buyer has defined limits for purity, water content, colour or other grade controls. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity butyl cellosolve | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification | Controlled manufacturing, specialty cleaning or laboratory solvent duty that needs tighter impurity control than a general industrial cut. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy butyl cellosolve from ChemTrade
Request a quote for butyl cellosolve
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Identity | 2-butoxyethanol, also known as butyl cellosolve, butyl glycol, butyl glycol ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether or EGBE | — |
| Molecular formula | C6H14O2 | — |
| CAS number | 111-76-2 | — |
| Solubility | miscible with water and many common organic solvents used in coatings, cleaners and resin systems | — |
| Grade controls | purity, water content, colour and other limits confirmed against the required grade | — |
Butyl Cellosolve applications
Safety and handling
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from ignition sources, heat and strong oxidisers. Handle as an industrial organic solvent and follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about butyl cellosolve
Are butyl cellosolve, butyl glycol and 2-butoxyethanol the same product?
Yes. Butyl cellosolve, butyl glycol, butyl glycol ether, 2-butoxyethanol, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether and EGBE are common names for the same glycol ether (CAS 111-76-2). State the name used on your specification so the quotation matches the identity you buy against.
Which butyl cellosolve grade should an industrial buyer request?
Industrial grade suits general coatings, ink, cleaner and manufacturing solvent use. Technical grade is chosen when purity, water or colour limits are defined. High-purity material is selected for more demanding process or laboratory work. Send the application and target specification so the quoted grade can be matched.
Is butyl cellosolve suitable for paint, coating and cleaning formulations?
Yes. 2-Butoxyethanol is widely used as a slow-evaporating solvent and coalescing aid in paints and coatings, and as an active solvent in industrial cleaners and degreasers. Suitability still depends on the resin system, evaporation profile and any purity or water limits, so describe the formulation in the enquiry.
What specifications should be included in a butyl cellosolve enquiry?
Include the required purity and any limits for water content, colour or other grade controls that matter to the process. Name 2-butoxyethanol or EGBE when that identity appears on the purchasing document, and attach a current specification if one is already in use.
Is butyl cellosolve the same as monoethylene glycol, DEG or butyl acetate?
No. Monoethylene glycol and diethylene glycol are different glycols, and butyl acetate is an ester solvent. They are not interchangeable with butyl cellosolve or 2-butoxyethanol without formulation approval.
What details are needed for a butyl cellosolve price enquiry?
Provide the grade, application, target specification, quantity and delivery location. Mention any preferred pack format, documentation needs and required timing so the quotation can address the complete requirement.