Propylene glycol monobutyl ether (also known as PGBE or Butyl PROXITOL, CAS No. 5131-66-8) is a solventcommonly used in various industrial, commercial, and household products. It’s part of the glycol ether family and offers low odor, low toxicity, and good solvency, making it a versatile ingredient in many applications.
Used in all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, degreasers, and disinfectants
Helps dissolve oils, greases, and dirt
Provides good surface wetting and evaporation properties
Acts as a coalescing agent and flow improver
Enhances brushability and finish in water-based paints
Helps in film formation for latex coatings
Used in metal cleaners, ink removers, and adhesive formulations
Dissolves resins, oils, dyes, and other chemicals efficiently
Functions as a solvent and carrier in water-based ink formulations
Offers controlled evaporation for improved print quality
Can be used as a building block in the manufacture of other chemical compounds
Propylene glycol monobutyl ether (also known as PGBE or Butyl PROXITOL, CAS No. 5131-66-8) is a solventcommonly used in various industrial, commercial, and household products. It’s part of the glycol ether family and offers low odor, low toxicity, and good solvency, making it a versatile ingredient in many applications.
Used in all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, degreasers, and disinfectants
Helps dissolve oils, greases, and dirt
Provides good surface wetting and evaporation properties
Acts as a coalescing agent and flow improver
Enhances brushability and finish in water-based paints
Helps in film formation for latex coatings
Used in metal cleaners, ink removers, and adhesive formulations
Dissolves resins, oils, dyes, and other chemicals efficiently
Functions as a solvent and carrier in water-based ink formulations
Offers controlled evaporation for improved print quality
Can be used as a building block in the manufacture of other chemical compounds
