Glycol Ether TPNB - Tripropylene Glycol Normal Butyl Ether - is a colorless liquid with mild odor, a slow evaporation rate, and a high boiling point. Glycol Ether TPNB is a non-HAP coalescent well suited for water-borne coatings. The hydrophobic nature of Glycol Ether TPNB leads to its low water solubility and high organic solubility.
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Propylene Glycol Ethers (PGEs) are high-performance industrial solvents for paints and coatings, cleaners, inks, and a variety of other applications. These P-series glycol ethers have become the solvents of choice for reformulations and new product development. Propylene glycol ethers are based on reacting propylene oxide with varying chain alcohols.
Glycol Ether TPNB is a non-HAP coalescent for architectural paints and industrial latexes. Its low odor makes it an attractive alternative to ester-alcohol coalescents for interior applications. Because it evaporates faster than ester-alcohols or phthalate plasticizers, paints formulated with Glycol Ether TPNB shows excellent hardness development, resistance to dirt pick-up, and block resistance.
Glycol Ether TPNB is an excellent solvent for cleaning applications. Its low odor and high organic solubility makes it an attractive solvent in a variety of cleaning applications from heavy duty cleaners, to floor wax strippers and degreasers. Glycol Ether TPNB will act as a coupling agent to penetrate grease and oils. Glycol Ether TPNB features a high boiling point with good solvating power in cleaning applications.
Glycol Ether TPNB can also be used in a variety of other applications such as agriculture, cosmetics, electronics, ink, textile, and adhesive products. As with any application, specific end use may require approval by the appropriate regulatory agencies.