Kowa American Corporation

1,2BD

1,2-Butanediol

1,2-Butanediol is a colorless liquid that is 100% soluble in water. This substance as an ink solvent and also to produce polyester resins and plasticizers. It’s also possible to react 1,2-butanediol with an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid for use as an unsaturated polyester resin raw material. It can be considered as an alternative of 1,6 Hexanediol.

MADE IN JAPAN

Properties

Purity : 99%
100% miscible in water
Soluble in ethanol, acetone
Insoluble in hydrocarbons

Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure

Identifiers

CAS#: 584-03-2

EINECS#: 209-527-2

Function

  • Resin
  • Water Soluble

Application

  • Water soluble resin
  • Printing Ink