Ethyl Acetate

What is Ethyl Acetate?Ethyl acetate is an excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, celluloid, chlorinated rubber, some natural resins and numerous synthetic resins such as polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylates, polystyrene (coatings) and alkyd resins as well as plasticizers, fats, waxes and oils. A mixture of ethyl acetate and 20% ethanol is a good solvent for cellulose acetate. Rubber, bitumen, polyisobutylene, polyvinyl carbazole, polyvinyl chloride (not post-chlorinated) and some natural resins (e.g., elemi, shellac, dammar and congo copal) are insoluble in ethyl acetate.

Why Ethyl Acetate ?The main uses of ethyl acetate production are in the manufacture of a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics , acrylics and vinyls . It is a solvent component in adhesives, spread-coating compounds for artificial leather and cleaners (paint solvents or thinners). Ethyl acetate may be used as a solvent for the isocyanate component of catalyzed lacquers. Due to its low toxicity and agreeable odor, ethyl acetate has applications as a solvent in inks for flexographic and rotogravure printing, where its main function is to dissolve the resin, control the viscosity and modify the drying rate. Ethyl acetate can also be used for preparing wool fabrics for dyeing. It may be used in organic syntheses (esters, drugs) and as an extraction solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals and foods. For more information and about Ethyl Acetate and its use in your product , please contact Celanese today.