ETHYL ACETATE
- HS Code: 29153100
- CAS NO. : 141-78-6
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Ethyl Acetate is a clear, colorless organic solvent widely used across coatings, inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and chemical processing industries. It has a characteristic sweet odor and is known for its fast evaporation rate, excellent solvency, and clean drying behavior.
The product is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of resins, polymers, and active ingredients while maintaining low toxicity and favorable environmental profile compared to heavier solvents. Its predictable evaporation and compatibility with multiple formulation systems make Ethyl Acetate a preferred solvent for high throughput and precision driven applications.
Chemical Properties
• Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mol
• Physical State: Transparent Liquid
• Melting Point: Melting point/range: -84 °C
• Initial boiling point and boiling range : 76.5 – 77.5 °C
• Solubility: Water Solubility 23 g./l at 200C.
Technical Specification
• Purity Levels: 99.8 Min
Applications
Paints, Coatings, and Inks
Used as a primary solvent for nitrocellulose, acrylics, and vinyl resins, supporting fast drying and smooth film formation.
Adhesives and Sealants:
Provides effective resin dissolution and controlled evaporation in pressure sensitive and industrial adhesive systems.
Pharmaceuticals:
Used as an extraction solvent and reaction medium in API synthesis, subject to regulatory compliance.
Printing and Packaging:
Used in gravure and flexographic inks where quick drying and low residue are required.
Chemical Manufacturing:
Used as an intermediate and solvent in esterification, synthesis, and formulation processes.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO,Reach
Packaging Details
HDPE Drums (210kg) , MS Drums (190kg) and ISO tank
Key Features/Benefits
• Excellent solvency for resins and polymers
• Fast evaporation for high speed processing
• Clean drying with low residue
• Widely accepted solvent across regulated industries
Storage and Handling
• Store in a cool, dry, and well ventilated area
• Keep containers tightly closed and away from ignition sources
• Handle as a flammable liquid using appropriate safety precautions
