Ethyl Acetate (ETAC)
Ethyl Acetate is an organic chemical compound, an ester of acetic acid and ethanol. It is produced in industry mainly by the esterification reaction of ethanol and acetic acid with the presence of an acid catalyst. Ethyl Acetate is most commonly used as a solvent for paints and varnishes and as an ingredient in fragrance mixtures.
Technical aspects
Ethyl Acetate is a colorless liquid, with a characteristic fruity odor. It dissolves poorly in water, but well in organic solvents. It is highly flammable and evaporates quickly.
Storage period
The shelf life of Ethyl Acetate is 12 months.
Packaging
Foodcom S.A. supplies its Business Partners with Ethyl Acetate in bulk, drums and IBC containers.
Application
Ethyl Acetate is primarily used as a solvent. Because of its evaporation rate and its ability to dissolve many organic compounds, it is used in the manufacture of paints and adhesives.
It is also applied in the printing industry as a diluent for flexographic and gravure printing. In the adhesives manufacturing processes Ethyl Acetate is a filling liquid with binder in the product. It is also a substrate or intermediate in organic synthesis.
Due to its fruity odor, Ethyl Acetate is also included in the production of cosmetics. It is found in perfumes and nail polish removers. In nail care products, it allows the end product to dry faster.
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