Alternate name 2-(2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethoxy)ethanol, Butoxytriglycol, 3,6,9-trioxatridecan-1-ol ,

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether (TGBE), Butyltriglycol ,

Triethylene glycol n-butyl ether, Butoxy triethylene glycol

CAS number 143-22-6 Appearance Transparent Colorless Liquid Molecular formula C4H9(OCH2CH2)3OH Boiling Point 760 mmHg, 1.01 ar 278 °C (532 °F) Solubility Miscible with most lacquer solvents

Low-volatility, high solvency glycol ether with excellent coupling properties makes this glycol ether a highly effective carrier solvent in various application sectors textile dye processes.

With superior surface tension characteristics, water solubility and solvency for oils, it has potential for use in household, institutional, industrial and special-purpose cleaners.

The coupling ability of this product enhances performance and improves shelf stability of cleaning products.

BUTOXYTRIGLYCOL is a low-volatility, high solvency glycol ether with excellent coupling properties.

The low volatility and excellent solvency makes this glycol ether a highly effective carrier solvent for textile dye processes.

With superior surface tension characteristics, water solubility and solvency for oils, it has potential for use in household, institutional, industrial and special-purpose cleaners.

The coupling ability of this product enhances performance and improves shelf stability of cleaning products.

Active solvent for solvent-based coatings. Dye carrier for textile dye processes. Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial

cleaners, paint and floor polish strippers, hard surface cleaners, and disinfectants.

Chemical process solvent and intermediate for ester production used as solvents, surfactants and plasticizers.

Coupling agent for resins and dyes in water-based printing inks.

Component of high-boiling hydraulic brake fluids

There is a no Manufacture of Butoxy triglycol in India

Indian import of Butoxy Triglycol 2013-14 476 Tones

OTHERS1%

FARIDABA, 4%

NHAVA, 87%

Port wise import

Dow is the world’s largest producer of ethylene-oxide-based glycol ethers

Dow has glycol ether production facilities in Midland, USA.

In 2002, global consumption of E-series glycol ethers, including TGBE, was 606,000 metric tons (1,336 million pounds).

Global consumption of TGBE 21,000 metric tons (46 million pounds) in 2002.