What is the name of EB glycol ether?
Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE) (2-Butoxyethanol)
| Type | Name / Abbreviation | Notes / Usage Context |
|---|---|---|
| IUPAC Name | 2-Butoxyethanol | Official systematic chemical name |
| Common Chemical Name | Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (EGMBE) | Most common in technical datasheets and MSDS |
| Abbreviations | EGBE / EB | Widely used shorthand in industry |
| Trade Names | Butyl Cellosolve®, Butyl Glycol | Commercial/market names (e.g., Dow trade name) |
| Other English Names | Glycol Ether EB, Ethylene Glycol Butyl Ether | Variants often seen in procurement |
| CAS Number | 111-76-2 | Unique global chemical identifier |
What are glycol ethers used for?
Glycol Ether is mainly used for paint, especially nitrocellulose spray paint, quick drying paint, varnish, enamel and paint stripper high boiling point solvent, also used as adhesive non-active thinner, metal detergent, paint stripper, fiber wetting agent, pesticide dispersant, drug extraction agent, resin plasticizer.
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