GBL is a commonly used industrial chemical intermediate and solvent, which is found in paint removers, cleaners, adhesives, and nail polish removers.
GBL online or Gamma-butyrolactone is used, among other things, as a solvent for polymers, including acrylic fibre, cellulose acetate and polystyrene, as thinner in nail polish remover, paint strippers and adhesives (such as instant glue or super glue). Gamma-butyrolactone is also a solvent in electrolytic capacitors.