Ethyl Acetate – FCC Grade
CAS# 141-78-6
Property
- Assay as C4H8O2
- Identification
- Appearance
- Specific Gravity @ 25 °C
- Refractive Index @ 20 °C
- Acid Value
- Readily Carbonizable Substances
- Limit of Methyl Compounds
- Limit of Nonvolatile Residue
- Distillation Range
Unit
- %
- °C
Specification
- 99.0 Minimum
- Conforms to Infrared Spectra
- Clear, Colorless Liquid; Volatile at Low Temperature; Fragrant, Acetous Odor
- 0.894-0.898
- 1.370-1.375
- 5.0 Maximum
- To Pass Test
- To Pass Test
- Not more than 0.02% of Residue Remains
- 76-77.5
Application
Ethyl Acetate is a colorless, sweet-smelling ester of ethanol and acetic acid, produced on a large scale for its effectiveness as a solvent. Known for its high evaporation rate and strong solubility in both natural and synthetic resins, it is commonly used in oil-based lacquers, enamels, adhesives, and various types of paints. Ethyl Acetate is also widely employed in the printing ink industry due to its low odor in final products and minimal solvent retention in packaging inks, making it an ideal process solvent for applications requiring clean and efficient performance.
Grades Available
FCC
Packaging
This product is available in various packaging options. Please ask about custom packaging.
Synonyms
Acetic acid, Ethyl ester, Acetic ether, Acetidin, Acetoxyethane, Ethyl acetic ester
Molecular Formula
C4H8O2
Market Segment
Adhesives, Inks & Coatings, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Solvents
Product Uses
Adhesives & Cements, Extraction Solvent, Food Processing, Gravure Printing Ink, Ink Solvent, Lacquer Thinner, Lacquers, Lithographic Ink, Metal Cleaners, Nail Polish, Nail Polish Remover, Nitrocellulose Lacquers, Paint Solvent, Pharmaceuticals, Photographic, Polish, Solvent, Urethane Coatings