1,4-Butanediol 1,4-Butanediol 110-63-4 Lyondell North America South and Central America Western Europe Central and Eastern Europe Asia / Pacific Glycol Monomers Coatings Automotive OEM Electrical / Electronics Soluble in water Soluble in alcohol Soluble in esters Soluble in ketones 1,4-Butanediol is a noncorrosive, colorless, high-boiling point liquid with a low order of toxicity under normal handling and use conditions. 1,4-BDO is completely soluble in water, most alcohols, esters, ketones, glycol ethers and acetates, but may be immiscible or partially miscible in common aliphatic and aromatic/chlorinated hydrocarbons. It is used in making thermoplastic polymers, polyesters, automotive front and rear end fascia, bumpers, fenders and spoilers. Non-automotive applications include footwear, electrical enclosures, recreation equipment, appliances and furniture. Thermoplastic Polyesters. 1,4-BDO is used to manufacture polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). PBT's high strength, excellent thermal stability and good durability lead to its many uses in the automotive, electrical and appliance industries. PBT is also compatible with several other thermoplastics with several other thermoplastics which enables a compounder to tailor a polymer alloy to an end user's specifications. Polyesters. In polyurethane applications, 1,4-BDO is primarily used as a component of polyesters or as a chain extender. Glycol monomer, 1,4-Butanediol, noncorrosive, colorless, high-boiling point liquid. Low order of toxicity. Soluble in water, most alcohols, esters, ketones, glycol ethers and acetates, but may be immiscible or partially miscible in common aliphatic and aromatic/chlorinated hydrocarbons. Used in making thermoplastic polymers, polyesters, automotive front and rear end fascia, bumpers, fenders and spoilers. Non-automotive applications include footwear, electrical enclosures, recreation equipment, appliances and furniture.