Diethylene glycol butylether acetate

Independent reference data for Diethylene glycol butylether acetate (CAS 124-17-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a solvent for oils, resins, lacquers, gums, antibiotic extractions, cellulose acetate, polyvinyl acetate, printing inks, high-bake enamels, cellulose nitrate, and polymeric coatings; Also used as a plasticizer in lacquers and coatings, a coalescing aid for emulsions and latex paints, an extracting agent for separating alcohols and ketones, a solvent in silk-screen inks, and a component in polystyrene coatings for decals; Formerly used as an insect repellant; [HSDB]Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]

Synonyms and trade names

2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate; 124-17-4; Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate; BUTYL CARBITOL ACETATE; Butoxyethoxyethyl acetate; Butyl diglycol acetate; Glycol ether DB aceatate; Ektasolve DB acetate; Diglycol monobutyl ether acetate; Butylkarbitolacetat; 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol acetate; Butyl diethylene glycol acetate; Diethylene glycol butyl ether acetate; Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, 1-acetate; Ethanol, 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)-, acetate; DTXSID9027021

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
GHS notification summary	87.2% (321 / 368)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	87.2% (321 / 368)
Reported hazard statements	H319 (12.2%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 87.2% (321 of 368) of all reports.

H319 (12.2%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]

What the public record says

Diethylene glycol butylether acetate · CAS 124-17-4 · C10H20O4. UNII U6UTS77LXB. Boiling Point: 475 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999); Boiling Point: 245 °C; Boiling Point: 245-247 °C.

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.