Product Overview
Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether is a professional plating salt supplied by QLQ for zipper, hardware and metal-finishing plants. Standard packing: 25KG/DRUM. Regular supply for customers in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and other markets, with export-standard packing and documentation.
Product Identity (Encyclopaedia Card)
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Chemical name | Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether |
| Chemical formula | C6H14O2 |
| CAS number | 111-76-2 |
| Appearance | Colourless clear liquid |
| Grade / type | Technical, >=99% |
| Standard packing | 25 L HDPE jerry can; 200 L plastic drum |
What it is and what it does. Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (butyl glycol) is the coupling solvent used in water-based cleaners and lacquers, where it dissolves oils and keeps the formulation clear.
- Colourless liquid with a mild ether odour; miscible with water and with most organic solvents.
- Extremely effective on greases and on dried lacquer films, which is why it appears in wax removers and in lacquer formulations.
- It is a combustible liquid with a moderate flash point and it must be handled with ventilation.
Typical Use in a Plating / Finishing Line
| Item | Typical guidance |
|---|
| Cleaner coupling solvent | 1-10% in the cleaning formulation |
| Lacquer and coating solvent | As specified by the coating formulation |
Safety, Handling & Storage
| Item | Requirement |
|---|
| Hazard classification | Flammable (GHS02) + irritant / harmful (GHS07/08) — vapour harmful, flash point low for many of these solvents |
| Personal protective equipment | Chemical goggles, solvent-resistant gloves (Viton/nitrile as applicable), coverall; use with local exhaust and bonding/earthing |
| Spill / first aid | Ventilate, remove ignition sources, absorb with inert material, place in a sealed drum; do not wash to drains |
| Storage | Cool, dry, fire-segregated store with ventilation, bonding and earthing; keep away from oxidisers and from direct sunlight |
| Transport | Classified and packed according to IATA/IMDG for the hazard class; UN number and packing group stated on the shipping documents |
Quality Documents Shipped With Every Batch
| Document | Comment |
|---|
| COA (certificate of analysis) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| MSDS (safety data sheet) | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Packing list | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Commercial invoice | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
| Certificate of origin on request | Provided with the shipment; batch traceable to the production date |
Buyer Questions We Answer Every Week
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| Can it be used neat on wax? | It can, but it is normally blended because neat solvent is expensive and its evaporation is slow. |
| What are the health precautions? | Use with ventilation; butyl glycol is absorbed through the skin and is a blood and kidney toxicant on repeated exposure. |
| Product Name | Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether |
| Category | Plating Salt |
| Standard Packing | 25KG/DRUM |
| Net Weight | 25 KG per drum |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder or granules |
| MOQ | 1 drum / 1 bag |
| Delivery | 7-15 days after payment confirmation |
Key Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|
| Purity / Assay | Industrial grade, COA available on request |
| Packaging Material | Plastic drum, sealed |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in sealed original packing |
| Origin | China |
| Documents | COA, MSDS, packing list, commercial invoice |
Packing & Storage
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|
| Temperature | 5-35 °C, away from direct sunlight |
| Humidity | Dry, ventilated warehouse; keep sealed against moisture |
| Stacking | Max 4 layers for drums, follow pallet markings for bags |
| Shelf Check | FEFO - first expired, first out |
Precautions
- Wear chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles when handling
- Read MSDS before first use; keep away from incompatible materials
- Spill: collect with inert absorbent, do not wash into drains
- Store locked, out of reach of untrained personnel
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|
| Can you provide COA / MSDS? | Yes, COA and MSDS are provided with every shipment. |
| What is the MOQ? | MOQ is 1 bag / 1 drum. Mixed loading of different chemicals is accepted. |
| Do you provide dosing guidance? | Yes, QLQ engineers provide free bath set-up and dosing consultation based on Hull-cell results. |
| How about shipping? | 7-15 days by sea or air depending on quantity and destination port. |
What Would You Like to Solve?
QLQ supplies the full line — equipment, chemistry and the working documents that make them run — to hardware and zipper factories in 60+ global markets. Contact us to discuss your application, or explore the complete solutions.
