Ethyl Acetate / Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester (C4H8O2)
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 Ether ; Ethyl Acetate Solution ; Ethanol Acetate ; Acetoxyethane Formula C₄H₈O₂ CAS No 141-78-6 HS Code 29153100 Industries We Serve 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.