SABIC® NORMAL BUTANOL (N-BUTANOL)

DESCRIPTION
N-Butanol (NBA) is a clear liquid with characteristic odor, miscible with all common solvents. It is obtained in OXO synthesis from propylene and synthesis
gas.

TYPICAL PROPERTY VALUES Revision 20220721

SPECIFICATIONS TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS

SPECIFICATIONS
Butanol

Normal butanol ≥99.8 Wt. % HY 221

ISO butanol ≤0.1 Wt. % HY 221

Acidity

Acetic Acid as basis ≤0.005 Wt. % ASTM D1613

Color

- ≤5 APHA ASTM D1209

Water

- ≤0.1 Wt. % ASTM D1364

Aldehyde

Butyraldehyde as basis ≤0.02 Wt. % HY 2 (BS 4583) or HY 221

PROPERTIES TYPICAL VALUES UNITS TEST METHODS

PROPERTIES
Molecular Weight 74,1 g/mol

Melting / Freezing Point

- -90 °C -

Vapor Density
air = 1 2.6 - -

Vapor Pressure

@20°C 10 hPa -
Boiling Point

@ 760 mmHg 119 °C -

Specific Gravity

20/20 °C 0.81 - -

APPLICATIONS
Production of n-Butyl acrylate used for emulsion polymers for latex surface coatings and solution polymers for enamels and lacquers.
Production of n-Butyl Acetate used as an effective solvent for a variety of coating resins including epoxies, urethanes Also used for leather treatment,
perfumes and as a process or reaction solvent.
Production of n-Butyl glycol ethers used as solvents for cleaning fluids, paints and inks.
n-Butanol is used directly as a solvent, mainly in surface coatings , adhesives and agriculture.
An intermediate for other chemicals industry such as lubricant, agriculture, personal care and pharmaceuticals.
Blending with Gasoline to boost Octane number and Blending with diesel to improve cold flow properties and extend oxidative stability.

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TOXICITY AND SAFETY

Refer to SDS

STORAGE AND HANDLING

 Specific Gravity

20/20 °C 0.81 - -

APPLICATIONS
Production of n-Butyl acrylate used for emulsion polymers for latex surface coatings and solution polymers for enamels and lacquers.
Production of n-Butyl Acetate used as an effective solvent for a variety of coating resins including epoxies, urethanes Also used for leather treatment,
perfumes and as a process or reaction solvent.
Production of n-Butyl glycol ethers used as solvents for cleaning fluids, paints and inks.
n-Butanol is used directly as a solvent, mainly in surface coatings , adhesives and agriculture.
An intermediate for other chemicals industry such as lubricant, agriculture, personal care and pharmaceuticals.
Blending with Gasoline to boost Octane number and Blending with diesel to improve cold flow properties and extend oxidative stability.

TOXICITY AND SAFETY

Refer to SDS

STORAGE AND HANDLING

Refer to SDS

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