Main applications of ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (also known as 2-butoxyethanol) :
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Solvent in paints, varnishes, lacquers, and coatings.
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Cleaning agent in industrial and household cleaners (e.g., glass, oven, and hard surface cleaners).
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Coupling agent in water-based and solvent-based formulations.
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Thinner for printing inks and textile dyes.
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Component in hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, and metalworking fluids.
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Additive in agricultural chemicals (e.g., herbicides and insecticides).
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Intermediate in chemical synthesis for producing other glycol ethers or esters.
It is valued for its ability to dissolve both polar and non-polar substances and its low volatility.

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