Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetate is a clear, colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity odor used as a solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks. It also finds applications in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and flavor production.
Synonyms
Ethyl Acetate ; Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester ; Acetic Ether ; Ethyl Acetate Solution ; Ethanol Acetate ; Acetoxyethane
Formula
C4H8O2
CAS No
141-78-6
HS Code:
29153100
Industries Served
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Paints and Coatings
- Cosmetics and Personal Care
- Adhesives and Sealants
- Printing Industry
- Textile Industry
Applications
- Used in a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics, and vinyl.
- Important solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers.
- Solvent-based flexographic and rotogravure inks.
- For the production of glues.
- Treatment of aluminum foils.
- In the manufacturing of polyester films and BOPP films.
- Flexographic & rotogravure printing on flexible packagings.
- Used in the manufacturing of cleaning fluids, nail-polish removers, and silk, coated papers, artificial leather, photographic films & plates.
