Ethyl acetate (also known as ethyl ethanoate) is an organic ester compound. It is a colorless liquid with a fruity characteristic odor that is commonly recognized in glues and nail polish remover. Ethyl acetate is extremely flammable with a flashpoint of -4° C and a flammability rating of 3 and is also highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but only slightly miscible in water.
CAS No - 141-78-6
HS Code - 29153100
Class - 3
Packaging Group - IInd
Un No - 1173
Density: 902 kg/m³
Boiling Point: 77.1 °C
IUPAC ID: Ethyl acetate
Molar Mass: 88.11 g/mol
• Used in a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics, and vinyl.
• Important solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers
• Solvent-based flexographic and rotogravure inks
• For the production of glues
• Treatment of aluminum foils
• In the manufacturing of polyester films and BOPP films
• Flexographic & rotogravure printing on flexible packagings
• Used in the manufacturing of cleaning fluids, nail-polish removers, and silk, coated papers, artificial leather, photographic films & plates.