ASTROBIO™ BC:
Butyl glycol alternative for paints and cleaners

ASTROBIO™ BC, BC2 and BC3 are our bio-based replacements for butyl glycol (2-butoxyethanol, CAS 111-76-2) in coatings, lacquers, paints, inks and cleaners. A great coalescing agent for water and solvent based paints in the decorative sector, and a perfect match to formulate safer industrial, professional and household cleaners. BC3 is completely miscible with water.

Solvent to replace

Butyl glycol

The bio-based twins

ASTROBIO™ BC

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Answers from our chemists

CAS 111-76-2

Butyl glycol (2-butoxyethanol) is replaced by ASTROBIO™ BC, BC2 and BC3.

20-30%

ASTROBIO™ BC and BC2 are 20-30% more efficient at reducing viscosity than butyl glycol.

Water

ASTROBIO™ BC3 is completely miscible with water, while BC and BC2 are not.

Safer

ASTROBIO™ BC and BC2 are safer than butyl glycol due to their hazard statements, GHS and CLP classification.

ASTROBIO™ BC: what it replaces and where it works.

Declared uses of each grade. Tell us your process and we suggest the grade to test.

ASTROBIO™

BC

Replaces

Butyl glycol 2-Butoxyethanol

ASTROBIO™ BC replaces butyl glycol in coatings, lacquers, paints, varnishes and inks based on acrylics, vinylics, rosins and melamines, works as a coalescing agent in decorative paints thanks to its faint and pleasant smell, and formulates safer industrial, professional and household cleaners. It is not miscible with water.

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ASTROBIO™

BC2

Replaces

Butyl glycol 2-Butoxyethanol

ASTROBIO™ BC2 covers the same uses as BC, with a higher bio-based content, and is already used by several customers in household and professional detergents. It is not miscible with water.

Technical data sheet

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ASTROBIO™ BC is a bio-based solvent from the Astrobio™ range, a sustainable alternative to oil-derived, conventional solvents. It replaces butyl glycol. The Astrobio team helps you choose the grade to test for your application.

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