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Gamma-Butyrolactone is an intermediate for the manufacture of
butyric acid compounds and pyrrolidones used as a plasticizer, solvent
for polymers, nylon precursor and in insecticides. GBL is also as a solvent for surface treatment
for textiles and metal coated plastics; polymers (ABS, PVC,
polyvinylcarbazole, PS, nylons and cellulose acetate);, paint remover;
petroleum industry for natural gas, acetylene, paraffins, and naphthene
separations; viscosity modifier and curing agent for polyurethanes. GBL is also used in photochemical
etching and vitamin and pharmaceutical preparations.
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