Butyl glycol (2-Butoxyethanol)
Raw material  ·  HC-SOL-004

Butyl glycol (2-Butoxyethanol)

25 kg / 25 L200 L drum1,000 L IBC
UK and worldwide supply. Exported from pallet to full container, with SDS and shipping documents. See export terms →

Quoted to your order. Pricing depends on volume, pack format and destination, so every order is quoted individually. A Safety Data Sheet and technical information are supplied with every product. Prices exclude VAT.

Glycol ether. A highly effective coupling solvent that boosts degreasing and keeps surfactants, solvents and water in one stable phase.

Typical applications

  • Hard surface cleaners
  • Degreasers
  • Glass cleaner
  • Rinse aid
  • TFR

Technical profile

Chemical description Glycol ether
CAS number 111-76-2
Appearance Clear colourless liquid
Typical content Typically 99%+
Material family Solvents
Pack sizes 25 kg or 25 L, 200 L drum, 1,000 L IBC
Documentation Safety Data Sheet supplied. Technical data on request
Export Available worldwide, pallet to full container
Hawthorne code HC-SOL-004

Formulating with solvents

Solvents dissolve and loosen greases, oils, inks and adhesives that water and surfactants alone struggle with, and control drying speed in glass and finishing products.

Grade advice

Tell us the application and the finished product this is going into. We will confirm the grade is compatible, stable and cost-effective in your formulation, and advise on alternatives where they would perform better.

Supply and documentation

Supplied from small packs to drums and IBCs, depending on the material, for UK delivery and export. Every order comes with a Safety Data Sheet, and technical data is available on request. Grade, concentration and availability are confirmed with your quote.

Export and worldwide supply

We export butyl glycol (2-Butoxyethanol) to manufacturers, formulators and distributors worldwide, in drums, IBCs and bags, and can consolidate it with concentrates, other raw materials and packaging into one shipment.

  • Ex works or FCA from the UK, FOB at a UK port, or delivered on CFR, CIF or DAP terms, quoted per destination
  • Pallet loads to full 20 ft and 40 ft containers
  • Safety Data Sheet, transport classification and certificate of origin where required
  • For EU deliveries, REACH obligations agreed before the first order, through your EU importer or an Only Representative

How export supply works  ·  Request an export quote

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