Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with low volatility and a slight distinctive odor. It is soluble in many organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, esters, etc., and can also be miscible with water. It has good surface activity and stability, and can maintain high stability under various conditions.

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether has strong solubility and low toxicity, and is commonly used as a solvent, plasticizer, and wetting agent, especially in the fields of decorative building materials and paint. It can be used in the formulation of water-based coatings, inks, fiber processing agents, as well as metal cleaning agents, adhesive components, softeners, detergents, etc.