Butyl glycolate (BCS)

Butyl glycolate(BCS)‌ is a colorless, transparent, and free-flowing liquid with a faint ether-like odor. It is a versatile polar organic solvent widely used in coatings (film-forming agent), inks (solvent carrier), cleaners (stain-removing enhancer), pharmaceuticals (extraction medium), as well as in metalworking fluids (anti-rust additive), electronic cleaners (precision component degreaser), and as a chemical intermediate (synthesis reaction medium).

What is Butyl glycolate BCS used for?

A versatile solvent widely used in:Coatings & Inks: Solvent for nitrocellulose, acrylic resins, and lacquers; key component in thinners and paint strippers.Industrial Cleaning: Found in industrial and domestic cleaners, degreasers, and dry cleaning agents.Chemical Processing: Acts as a chemical intermediate, plasticizer, and solvent in pesticide formulations.Other Industries: Used as a dispersant in textile processing, a coupling agent in metalworking fluids, and a component in brake fluids.