| CAS# | 141-78-6 |
| FORMULA | C4H8O2 |
| Synonyms | Ethyl ethanoate; Acetic acid ethyl ester |
| GROUPS/USES | Adhesives & Sealants, Antifreeze & Coolant, Construction Chemicals, Corrosion Inhibitor, Electronic Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Oil Field Services, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Petroleum Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Polyurethane coatings, Pulp & Paper, Solvents & Degreasers, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Textile Auxiliaries, Coatings, Solvent |
| Markets | CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Construction & Building Materials, Electronics, HI&I – Household, Industrial & Institutional, Oil & Gas, Personal Care & Pharmaceutical, Pulp, Paper & Packaging, Surface Treatment – Fluids, Lubricants & Metalworking, Textiles |
FAQ’S
What is Ethyl acetate?
Ethyl acetate is a flammable, colorless liquid with a sweet smell. It is a volatile organic chemical and widely used as a solvent in many products, including paints, varnishes, and adhesives.
What are the uses of Ethyl acetate?
Ethyl acetate is used as solvent to dissolve fats, nitrocellulose, and stains. It is used to decaffeinate coffee and tea. It is used in perfumes, dry cleaning mixtures, glues, and nail polish removers. It is used in the preparation of photographic films and plates.
What are the effects of exposure to Ethyl acetate?
Short-term exposure to high levels of ethyl acetate can cause headaches, nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Long-term exposure can cause clouding of the eye, liver and kidney problems, and damage to the heart and lungs.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Ethyl acetate to users/customers for Adhesives & Sealants, Antifreeze & Coolant, Construction Chemicals, Corrosion Inhibitors, Electronic Chemicals, Flavor & Fragrance, Household, Industrial & Institutional Chemicals, Industrial Chemicals, Inks & Digital Inks, Metal Working, Finishing & Flux, Oil Field Services, Organic Intermediates, Personal Care & Cosmetics, Petroleum Additives, Pharmaceutical & Fine Chemicals, Plastic, Resin & Rubber, Pulp & Paper, Solvents & Degreasers, Surfactants & Emulsifiers, Textile Auxiliaries, and Coatings.
Ethyl acetate Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Clear Colourless liquid |
| Assay | 99.80% Min |
| Color (Hzn) | Max 10 |
| Moisture | Max 0.030% |
| Acidity as Acetic acid | Max 0.005% |
| Residue on Evaporation | Max 0.005% |
| Ethanol | Max 0.010% |