Butyl glycol

Butyl glycol is a glycol ether type organic solvent.

Butyl glycol is used as a component in surface cleaners for degreasing metal surfaces, surface dust inhibitor in systems where it is used and solvent in printing inks for leather paints. Butyl glycol is used as an initiator in the production of plasticizers, as an auxiliary chemical in water-based paints, as a retardant, as a surface regulator, as a solvent in quick-drying lacquers and varnishes.