Tetraglyme, like butyl diglyme, is a very safe and effective solvent for a wide ranges of uses. Tetraglyme boils at 275C and has a flash point of 141C. Unlike butyl diglyme, tetraglyme is completely water soluble.

• HFC/CFC lubricant
• Dye fixation additive for cotton textiles
• Dyeability improver for polyolefins using water-soluble dyes
• Solvent for removing CO, CO2, H2S and other sour-gas components from natural, synthetic or ammonia gas streams
• Solvent for absorption of fluorocarbons and other halogenated liquids and gases
• Solubilizing agent for plastic, textile and printing inks
• Manufacture of soldering fluxes
• Process solvent - fungicides