A colorless, stable, low volatility liquid used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, varnishes, oils, dyes, inks, and synthetic resins. It is usually blended with other solvents to slow evaporation and delay setting or drying. Butyl lactate has also been used as a solvent for polyvinyl acetate based paints. (en)
Vluchtig oplosmiddel dat als remmende stof wordt gebruikt in lakken en andere industriële dekmaterialen, om het verharden of opdrogen te vertragen. (nl)
Solvente volátil utilizado en lacado y otros materiales de revestimiento industrial como retardante, para retrasar el fraguado o secado. (es)