Butyl Alcohol (Butanol) – Premium Grade Solvent

Description

Butyl Alcohol (Butanol) is a high-purity, versatile solvent used across multiple industries, including paints and coatings, cleaning agents, and chemical synthesis. Known for its exceptional solvency properties, it dissolves a wide range of organic compounds, making it an essential ingredient in formulations and research settings. Butanol is ideal for laboratory use, industrial processes, and even DIY applications.

This product is securely packaged in a leak-proof HDPE container to ensure safe handling and long-term storage. Whether you’re using it for research, production, or general solvent needs, Butyl Alcohol is a reliable and high-quality choice.

Applications of Butyl Alcohol (Butanol) :

Solvent Applications

• Paints and Coatings:
  • Used as a solvent to improve flow, gloss, and workability in paints, varnishes, and coatings.
• Adhesives and Sealants:
  • Enhances the application and curing of adhesives and sealants by dissolving resins and polymers.
• Printing Inks:
  • Improves drying time and performance in ink formulations for printing applications.

Cleaning and Degreasing

• Industrial Cleaning:
  • Used in cleaning agents for machinery, metal surfaces, and industrial equipment due to its strong degreasing properties.
• Household Cleaning:
  • Incorporated into cleaning formulations for glass, floors, and other surfaces.

Chemical Synthesis

• Intermediate in Chemical Manufacturing:
  • Serves as a building block in the production of esters, butyl acrylate, and glycol ethers.
• Organic Reactions:
  • Acts as a reagent or solvent in laboratory and industrial organic synthesis processes.

Pharmaceuticals

• Production Processes:
  • Utilized as a solvent in the formulation and production of certain pharmaceuticals.
• Medicinal Ingredients:
  • Involved in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

 Personal Care and Cosmetics

• Fragrances and Perfumes:
  • Acts as a solvent or fixative in perfume formulations.
• Cosmetic Products:
  • Used in lotions, creams, and sprays for its solvent properties and mild odor.

 Fuel and Energy

• Fuel Additive:
  • Occasionally blended into gasoline to improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions.
• Biofuel Production:
  • Utilized in the production of biofuels as a renewable and sustainable energy source.

Plastics and Rubber

• Plasticizers:
  • Used in the production of plasticizers to improve flexibility in plastics and polymers.
• Rubber Production:
  • Acts as a processing aid in the rubber industry to enhance performance.

Textile Industry

• Dyeing and Finishing:
  • Used as a solvent in textile dyeing and finishing processes for uniform color application.
• Fabric Treatments:
  • Helps in treating and enhancing the properties of synthetic and natural fibers.

Agriculture

• Herbicides and Pesticides:
  • Acts as a carrier or solvent in agricultural formulations for effective delivery of active ingredients.

 Laboratory and Research

• Sample Preparation:
  • A key solvent for preparing and dissolving samples in research and analytical applications.
• Chromatography:
  • Used in chromatographic methods for separating and analyzing compounds.

 

Chemical Warning:

Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause respiratory irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.