Butyl Acetate
Butyl acetate, also known as butyl ethanoate, is an ester that is a colorless, flammable liquid at room temperature. It is found in many types of fruit, where along with other chemicals, it imparts characteristic flavors and has a sweet smell of banana or apple. It is used as a synthetic fruit flavoring in foods such as candy, ice cream, cheeses, and baked goods. Chemical formula: C6H12O2.
Applications
- Coatings
- Leather Industry
- Fragrance Solvent
- Cleaners
- Paint Industry
- Textile Industry
- Cosmetics Industry
- Printing Ink Industry
- Used as a solvent for manufacturing lacquer of nitrocellulose, acrylic and polyurethane
- Used as a voltaility solvent for printing inks
- Used as an extraction dose for medical industry
- Used as a component of solvents in azeotropism
- Used as a quick drying ingredient for sensitive material.
Product Specification
| Packaging Type | Tanker, Drum |
| Brand | Local and Imported |
| Purity | 99.80% Min |
| Relative Density | 0.8826 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.8826 |
| Solubility in H2O | Yes |
| Moisture | 0.05 % max |
| Flash Point | 38 oC |
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