2-Butoxyethanol

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000042",
  "term": "2-Butoxyethanol",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "A clear colorless liquid that smells somewhat like ether. It is usually produced by a reaction of ethylene oxide with butyl alcohol, but it may also be made by the reaction of ethylene glycol with dibutyl sulfate. 2-Butoxyethanol is widely used as a solvent in protective surface coatings such as spray lacquers, quick-dry lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and latex paints. It is also used as an ingredient in paint thinners and strippers, varnish removers, agricultural chemicals, herbicides, silicon caulks, cutting oils, and hydraulic fluids. It has other uses in metal cleaners, fabric dyes and inks, industrial and household cleaners (as a degreaser), and dry-cleaning compounds. It is also used in liquid soaps and in cosmetics. CASRN 111-76-2",
  "abbreviation": "2-BE",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Agency for Toxic Substances amd Disease Registry TOXICOLOGICAL PROFILE FOR 2-BUTOXYETHANOL AND 2-BUTOXYETHANOL ACETATE at http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/ToxProfiles/tp118.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/2-butoxyethanol/"
}