DOWANOL™ DPnB
Dipropylene Glycol n-Butyl Ether
C4H9O[CH2CH(CH3)O]2H (Major isomer)
Description
A slow-evaporating, hydrophobic glycol ether with excellent surface tension-lowering ability and coalescing
properties.
Introduction
DOWANOL DPnB glycol ether is a relatively slow-evaporating solvent which is one of our most efficient coalescents
in water-borne latex systems. DOWANOL DPnB glycol ether combines a number of properties that contribute to
very high latex film quality: 1) high polymer plasticizing efficiency, 2) large molecular size and therefore greater
polymer mobility contribution, 3) strong partitioning to the polymer phase, and 4) relatively slow evaporation rate.
This product is compatible with many different resin types. DOWANOL DPnB glycol ether also provides excellent
surface tension lowering ability, and is useful in cleaning products by itself or when blended with other products
such as DOWANOL DPM glycol ether. Used alone in cold metal cleaning, DOWANOL DPnB glycol ether is a good
solvent for removing oils and greases.
Typical Physical Properties
These properties are typical but do not constitute specifications.
Molecular weight (g/mol) 190.3
Boiling point @ 760 mmHg, 1.01 bar 446°F 230°C
Flash point (Setaflash Closed Cup) 212.7°F 100.4°C
Freezing point <-103°F <-75°C
Vapor pressure@ 20°C — extrapolated 0.04 mmHg
0.06 mbar
Specific gravity (25/25°C) 0.910
Density @ 20°C 7.60 lb/gal 0.911 g/cm³
@ 25°C 7.57 lb/gal 0.907 g/cm³
Viscosity (cP or mPa•s @ 25°C) 4.9
Surface tension (dynes/cm or mN/m @ 25°C) 28.4
Specific heat (J/g/°C @ 25°C) 1.79
Heat of vaporization (J/g) at normal boiling point 252
Net heat of combustion (kJ/g) — predicted @ 25°C 30.8
Autoignition temperature 381°F 194°C
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate = 1.0) 0.006
(diethyl ether = 1.0) >1200
Solubility, g/100 g @ 25°C
Solvent in water 4.5 (4.5 wt%)
Water in solvent 14 (12 wt%)
Hansen solubility parameters (J/cm³)1/2
_d (Dispersion) 14.8
_p (Polar) 2.5
_h (Hydrogen bonding) 8.7
Flammable limits (vol.% in air)
Lower (measured @ 145°C) 0.60
Upper (measured @ 180°C) 20.40
Classification/Registry Numbers††
CAS Number 29911-28-2
AICS (Australia) 29911-28-2
DSL (Canada) 29911-28-2
ECL (Korea) 9212-948
EINECS (EU) 249-951-5
MITI (Japan) 7-97
TSCA (U.S.) 29911-28-2
†† NOTE: Classifications apply only to this glycol ether product. It is the
responsibility of the formulator to ensure that the final finished product complies
with the regulations of a given country prior to its sale or distribution in that
country.
Suggested Applications
z Coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, grease and paint removers, metal
cleaners, and hard surface cleaners.
z Effective coalescent for lowering minimum film formation temperature MFFT) in water-borne latex coatings.
z Active solvent for solvent-based coatings.
z Chemical intermediate for the production of epoxides, acid ester derivatives, solvents, and plasticizers.
z Effective coupling agent in waterbased agricultural formulations.
Features
z Excellent solvency
z Good oil solubility
z Effective surfactant properties
z Excellent coupling ability
z Good evaporation rate control
z Greater formulating flexibility
z Low viscosity
z Low odor
z Wide range of applications
z Low toxicity
z Practical alternative to DB (diethylene glycol butyl ether)
z High dilution ratio
Note: Consult the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet for safety and handling guidelines for this product.
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