Glycol ether DB is a solvent known for its water solubility and slow evaporation. Glycol ether DB has primary uses in cleaning products and coatings. As a solvent, glycol ether DB is used in silk screen printing inks, pen inks, and textile dyeing and printing. As a coupling agent, glycol ether DB is used in household and industrial cleaners, rust removers, hard surface cleaners, disinfectants, and water-based printing inks.