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Glycol Ethers (2-Butoxyethanol / Propylene Glycol Methyl Ether)

Coalescents and cosolvents that allow latex paint to film-form at ambient temperatures. 2-Butoxyethanol is the workhorse for architectural paints. Eastman Chemical and Dow are primary suppliers. Used at 1–5% by weight but functionally irreplaceable for film formation in cold environments.

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What depends on it

Goods that need this input

1 essential American goods rely on glycol ethers (2-butoxyethanol / propylene glycol methyl ether) somewhere upstream in their supply chain.

Materials

Paint and architectural coatings

Architectural and industrial paints tied to petrochemical resins, titanium dioxide pigment, and solvent supply.

Who makes it

Supplier companies

1 company produce glycol ethers (2-butoxyethanol / propylene glycol methyl ether).

Monument Chemical

HQ US

Private specialty chemicals manufacturer (HQ Indianapolis, IN); one of 5 named dominant US IPA producers per ICIS March 2020. Monument Chemical's IPA production facility is at 16717 Jacintoport Blvd, Houston TX 77015 — positioned on the Houston Ship Channel for propylene feedstock access. During COVID-19 in 2020-2021, Monument scaled IPA output from its flexible Houston assets to supply domestic hand sanitizer and disinfectant demand. Offers both Industrial Grade and USP (pharmaceutical) grade IPA. Monument Chemical is a specialty chemicals company with US and European operations, serving pharmaceutical and industrial solvent markets.

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