Butyl Glycol Ether

Butyl Glycol Ether is a useful solvent for many uses from household cleaners to disinfectants to auto cleaners and degreasers. Also known as butyl glycol, BGE, butyl cellosolve or ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, its common uses include:

Hard surface cleaners: Useful for dissolving oily and greasy deposit from floors

Stain removers: Can be used in pre-spotters to remove stains

Laundry liquids; Stain remover, oil solubilizer

Degreaser: Used in conjunction with heavy duty detergents

Solvent: For paints, lacquers, agricultural products and inks

Cleaning agent: For metals and alloys

Personal care: Used as a solubiliser for actives, and to reduce viscosity of emulsions

Spray cleaners: Used with mild alkaline for “Spray and Wipe” type spray cleaners.

Whiteboard cleaner: Dissolves whiteboard inks and cleans surfaces.

Defoamer: Small amounts sprayed on foam quickly breaks it down.

Antimicrobial agent: Kills microbes in water borne systems

Safety Information

Caution – flammable. Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid direct eye and skin contact. Avoid inhalation of fumes or vapours.