Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether CAS 2425-79-8

What Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether Is

Butanediol Diglycidyl Ether, or BDDE, is 1,4-bis(glycidyloxy)butane, formula C10H18O4. Two epoxide rings sit at either end of a four carbon spacer, so the clear liquid reacts at both ends to bridge chains. It thins epoxy systems as a reactive diluent and crosslinks hyaluronic acid, starch and cellulose networks. The gels support dermal filler and biomaterial work. UATChem supplies the liquid, with epoxy equivalent on the COA and TDS.

Epoxy Diluent, Crosslinking and Biomaterial Uses

• Epoxy reactive diluent. It lowers working viscosity and adds crosslink density to resin, coating and composite systems.
• Hyaluronic acid crosslinking. It crosslinks hyaluronic acid into stable gels used in dermal fillers.
• Other polymer crosslinking. It bridges starch, cellulose and protein networks for modified polymers.
• Coatings, potting and composites. It serves electronic potting, adhesives, composites and textile treatment, and pairs with polyethylene polyamine curing agents.

Typical Specifications

Epoxy equivalent, assay and lot data vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while handling is covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Orders ship in plastic drums, and larger volumes in IBC totes, matching the photos. Keep the liquid sealed, cool and away from moisture.
• Every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS covering epoxy equivalent and lot data.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is butanediol diglycidyl ether used for?

A: It thins epoxy as a reactive diluent and crosslinks hyaluronic acid into dermal filler gels, and serves potting and adhesives.

Q: How is butanediol diglycidyl ether packed?

A: UATChem supplies the clear liquid in plastic drums and IBC totes, kept sealed and cool, with COA, TDS and SDS for every lot.

Q: Why is BDDE used to crosslink hyaluronic acid?

A: The two epoxide ends bridge hyaluronic acid chains into a stable gel network, the standard route for dermal filler materials.

Q: Is BDDE a reactive diluent for epoxy resins?

A: Yes, it joins the epoxy network to lower viscosity and add crosslink density, with epoxy equivalent on the COA and TDS.