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438189

Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether

average Mn ~3,900

Synonym(s):

Butoxy polyoxyethylene oxypropylene glycol

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3(OCH2CH2)x[OCH2CH(CH3)]yOH
CAS Number:
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
MDL number:
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Product Name

Poly(ethylene glycol-ran-propylene glycol) monobutyl ether, average Mn ~3,900

InChI

1S/C4H10O.C3H8O2.C2H6O2/c1-2-3-4-5;1-3(5)2-4;3-1-2-4/h5H,2-4H2,1H3;3-5H,2H2,1H3;3-4H,1-2H2

SMILES string

OCCO.CCCCO.CC(O)CO

InChI key

QMNOIORHZMRPLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

form

viscous liquid

mol wt

average Mn ~3,900

refractive index

n20/D 1.46

viscosity

3,600 cSt(20 °C)(lit.)

bp

>200 °C (lit.)

transition temp

pour point −27 °C

solubility

H2O: soluble at <40 °C

density

1.056 g/mL at 25 °C

Quality Level

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Application

Hydraulic fluids, metal working fluids and lubricants, heat transfer fluids, solder assist fluids, quenchants, lubricants, solvents, plasticizers and foam control agents.

Features and Benefits

Good lubricity under load, noncorrosive to metals. Very low ash content, low pour point, excellent thermal stability.

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)


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