Ethyl Acetate
CAS No 141-78-6Fast-evaporating ester solvent with a characteristic odour and broad use.
Butyl Acetate
The reference solvent of the paint industry; medium evaporation, excellent flow.
Product description
Butyl acetate has a profile balanced enough to serve as a reference on evaporation-rate scales, and it appears in almost every solvent-borne paint system. By lowering surface tension it improves film flow, giving gloss and smoothness. It is the standard thinning solvent for polyurethane and acrylic systems.
Application areas
- Polyurethane and acrylic paint systems
- Automotive refinish coatings
- Nitrocellulose lacquers and furniture varnishes
- Principal component of thinner blends
- Printing inks and coatings
Packaging and delivery
Drums and 1000 L IBC totes; bulk tanker delivery for eligible products. Pack type and quantity are confirmed at quotation.
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