Butyl di glycol functions as a solvent used in many industries. It is used to disperse paint and coating pigments. It is also used as a solvent in ink cracking, varnishes, lacquers and metalworking fluids. It is also a product used in the textile, leather and plastic industries.
Butyl di glycol can also be used as a dispersant. This is used to provide mixtures of different components and to achieve the desired consistency.