Butanol / Retarder

  • Chemical Name & Formula: Butanol (C₄H₁₀O)
  • Physical Form: Clear, colourless liquid with mild odor
  • Chemical Type: Solvent and drying retarder
  • Application Area: Paints, varnishes, lacquers, and adhesives
  • Function: Slows down evaporation to improve paint flow and finish
  • Packaging: 25L and 200L drums

Quick Overview

Product Description:

Butanol / Retarder, supplied by Deluxe Chemical Qatar, is a slow-evaporating solvent used in paints, varnishes, and lacquers to enhance levelling and reduce brush marks. It helps control drying time in fast-evaporating systems, improving the smoothness and durability of paint films.

Due to its excellent solvency and compatibility with resins, Butanol is widely used as a co-solvent and retarder in industrial coatings, adhesives, and printing inks in Qatar’s manufacturing and maintenance sectors.

Features & Specifications:

  • Excellent co-solvent for resins and coatings

  • Slows evaporation and prevents bubbling

  • Enhances flow and surface smoothness

  • Provides consistent film formation

Benefits & Applications:

  • Used as a retarder in automotive and industrial paints

  • Improves gloss and flow of coatings

  • Reduces solvent popping and drying defects

  • Ideal for high-temperature paint applications

Safety & Handling Instructions:

  • Flammable – keep away from heat sources

  • Use with proper ventilation

  • Store in tightly sealed containers

Ideal For:

  • Paint and coating manufacturers

  • Automotive body shops

  • Industrial finishing plants

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