2-Butoxyethanol:  The Active Ingredient in Thund'r Blast

Thund'r Blast is a super concentrated household degreaser and multi-purpose cleaner.  Some common uses are laundry, automotive, and bathroom cleaning. The cleaner is strong enough that the label recommends gloves while using the product.  It's main active ingredient is 2-Butoxyethanol.

2-Butoxyethanol is also know as Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether which is part of a group of chemical called ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers.  It has widespread use as a solvent in surface coatings such as lacquers, enamels, varnishes, and latex paint; in paint thinners, paint stripping formulations, and inks; and in degreasers and industrial and household cleaners. As a pure chemical, it is a Colorless liquid with a mild odor.  The chemical formula for 2-butoxyethanol is C₆H₁₄O_2.
 
 

Sources Used

ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/htdocs/LT-studies/TR484.html

www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp118.html

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