Overview
3-methoxy butanol is a colourless liquid with a mild odour. It is used in various applications because of its good dissolving power, drying time and flow.
Packing: HDPE Drums, ISO tank
Applications
3-Methoxybutanol is used as a solvent or co-solvent in coatings, inks and adhesives. For instance, it is used in nitrocellulose brush lacquers to improve brush ability and flow, and in alkyd paints to improve brush ability. 3-Methoxybutanol is used in conjunction with Butoxyl to achieve special effects through dissolving power, drying time and flow. It can function as rheology modifier or as a levelling agent in the paint & coatings system. It also retards skinning.
This chemical also appears under: Adhesives and Lubricants, Electronics, Packaging and Printing inks
Technical Overview
Product : 3-Methoxybutanol
CAS Number : 2517-43-3
| Appearance | Clear Colourless Liquid |
| Assay (%) | Min 99.00 |
| Acid Value as KOH (mg/g) | Max 1.00 |
| Moisture (%) | Max 0.50 |
| Butyl Alcohol (%) | Max 0.50 |
| Colour-(Hzn) | Max 10 |
