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ARCOSOLV庐 DPTB-90
Dipropylene Glycol Tertiary Butyl Ether, 90%
General Product Specifications
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ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 is a colorless liquid with a Test
Property Specifications
mild odor and low volatility. It is partially water- Method
soluble and demonstrates good coupling. It also Internal,
Dipropylene Glycol
90 - 95
shows good solvency for coating resins. The t-Butyl Ether, wt. % GC
properties of DPTB support its use in agricultural, Internal,
Diproplyene Glycol
5-8
coating, cleaning, ink, textile and adhesive Di-tert-butyl Ether, wt. % GC
products. Internal,
<3
Dipropylene Glycol, wt. %
GC
Applications ASTM
Water, wt. % <1
Coatings E-203
ARCOSOLV DPTB-90, with high solubility in both
water and oils, is particularly well suited for water
base coatings. It shows superior reduction of the Typical Properties
minimum film forming temperature (MFFT) in 鈥? Boiling Point @ 760 mm Hg, 掳C..................... 215
waterborne coating formulations. 鈥? Color, APHA....................................................... 2
鈥? Density (pounds per gallon at 25掳C) .............. 7.6
Cleaners
鈥? Evaporation Rate (BuAc=100) ........................ 1.5
ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 has a mild odor and can be
鈥? Flash Point (SETA) (掳F) ................................. 198
used in a variety of cleaners. It is particularly
鈥? Solubility @ 20掳C, wt. %
suited for use in cleaner formulations which
In water ............................................................ 5
require a slow evaporation rate, such as wax
Water in ......................................................... 12
strippers and floor cleaners. ARCOSOLV DPTB-
鈥? Solubility Parameter (Total Hansen) .............. 9.3
90 is an effective coupling agent for many greases
鈥? Specific Gravity @ 25掳C................................ 0.91
and oils. It has good water solubility which is
鈥? Surface Tension (Dynes/cm) @ 25掳C (77掳F) .. 26
increased by the addition of low molecular weight
鈥? Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) @ 25掳C (77掳F) ..... 0.32
alcohols and other propylene glycol ethers.
鈥? Viscosity (centistokes) @ 25掳C (77掳F) ........... 4.9
Other Applications
The properties listed in the previous sections also
support the use of ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 in
cosmetics and electronics products. Specific end
uses may require approval by appropriate
regulatory agencies.
Product Identification
鈥? Chemical Family ...........Propylene Glycol Ethers
鈥? Chemical Name ..................................................
... 1-[2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)methylethoxy]-2-propanol
鈥? CAS # .............................................132739-31-2
鈥? Chemical Formula ................................C10H22O3
鈥? Other Names ......................................................
.............Dipropylene glycol mono tert-butyl ether
鈥? Molecular Weight....................................... 190.3
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Storage Regulatory Status
General industry practice is to store ARCOSOLV Please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for
ethers in carbon steel vessels. Avoid contact with additional information.
air when storing for long periods of time. Glycol
ethers should never be stored or handled in ARCOSOLV DPTB-90, like all other propylene
copper or copper alloys. This product may absorb glycol ethers, is not included under the category
water if exposed to air. glycol ethers as defined under the Clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990.
Store only in tightly closed, properly vented
containers away from heat, sparks, open flame or ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 is not subject to the
strong oxidizing agents. Use only non-sparking reporting requirements of CERCLA or the
tools. Ground containers before transfer. Electrical reporting requirements established by SARA Title
equipment should conform to national electric 111, section 313 and 40CFR372.
code.
Based upon the information currently available
this product is not known to contain any chemicals
currently listed as carcinogens or reproductive
Safety And Handling
toxins under California Proposition 65 at levels
Unnecessary exposure or spillage should be
which would be subject to the proposition.
strictly avoided as a matter of good practice. Refer
to the Material Safety Data Sheet for ARCOSOLV
Lyondell Chemical Company has listed
DPTB-90 for more specific information.
ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 on the U.S. TSCA
Inventory under PMN 93 193 and Notice of
Commencement dated 6/4/93.
Toxicological Evaluation
ARCOSOLV DPTB-90 has a low degree of toxicity
following oral or dermal exposure. It is moderate
Material Compatibility Guidelines
to severely irritating to the eyes and may cause
Stainless steel is recommended for valves, pumps
slight skin irritation. It exhibits no sensitization
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and filters. Teflon is suitable for gaskets.
potential.
Information from material suppliers and specific
considerations of contact should be considered in
the selection of suitable materials.
* Teflon is a registered trademark of E.I. duPont de Nemours
and Company
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