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Expoxy Diluent 501 (n-Butyl Glycidyl Ether) (BGE)
Identification
Synonyms: BGE; glycidyl butyl ether; 1,2-epoxy-3-butoxypropane; Epodil 501
CAS No.:2426-08-6 ; EC No.: 219-376-4
Molecular Weight: 130.18
Molecular Formula: C7H14O2
Structural Formula: 
Density: 0.92~0.94 g/cm3
Melting Point: -ºC
Boiling Point:164-166 ºC at 760 mmHg
Flash Point:150 ºC
Solubility: 2g/100ml in water
Preparation
n-Butyl glycidyl ether 501 can be obtained by reaction between n-butyl alcohol and epichlorohydrin
Application
n-Butyl glycidyl ether 501 is used as diluent for expoxy resin, to reduce system viscosity and improve processing ability. Suitable for epoxy embedding, casting, coating and dipping process.
Specification*
| 501P | 501A1 | 501A | 501B2 | 501B3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color (APHA) | 30 max. | 40 max. | 40 max. | 60 max. | 60 max. |
| Purity | 99.0% min. | - | - | - | - |
| Viscosity (25 ºC), mPaS | 2 max. | 2 max. | 2 max. | 3 max. | 3 max. |
| Epoxy Equivalent Value, Eq/100g | - | 0.70 min. | 0.63 min. | 0.55 min. | 0.50 min. |
| Hydrolyzable Chloride, Eq/100g | - | 0.01 max. | 0.01 max. | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Inorganic Chloride, Eq/100g | - | 0.001 max. | 0.001 max. | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Moisture | 0.1 max. | 0.1 max. | 0.5% max. | - | - |
| Initial boiling point, ºC | - | - | - | 120 min. | 110 min. |
Standard Packaging
20kg/can, 180kg/drum, 900kg/IBC
Risks and Safety Information
n-Butyl glycidyl ether (expoxy diluent 501) is not regulated by UN as hazardous goods.
R20/22, harmful by inhalation, and if swallowed; R37, Irritating to the respiratory system; R43, May cause sensitization by skin contact; R52, Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S24/25, S36/37, S61