Product Description

Ethyl Acetate: Ethyl Acetate is an organic ester compound with a molecular formula of C4H8O2. It is commonly used as a solvent for cleaning, paint removal and coatings. It is a colourless liquid with a fruity characteristic odour that is commonly recognised in glues and nail polish remover. This product is highly flammable with a flash point of -4ÃÆ‚° C and a flammability rating of 3. It is highly miscible with all common organic solvents ( ketones, glycols, esters) but only slightly miscibility in water. Uses Ethyl acetate is most commonly used as a solvent (due to its dilution properties). As a high purity solvent, it is used in cleaning electric circuit boards and as a nail polish remover. At a lower purity, it can be used as in printing, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, food, decaffeination of tea/coffee and a carrier solvent for herbicides. Ethyl acetate is also used in coating formulations for wood furniture, agricultural, construction equipment, mining equipment and marine uses. The main user end markets of these product are the electronics, cosmetic, printing, food and coatings industries.