Ethyl Acetate
Fast-evaporating ester solvent with a characteristic odour and broad use.
CAS No 141-78-6Acetates & Esters
Methyl Acetate
Low-emission ester alternative evaporating at close to acetone speed.
Product description
Methyl acetate offers an evaporation rate close to acetone while being treated outside VOC classification in many jurisdictions, making it a choice for low-emission formulations. It gives fast drying in cellulosic and acrylic systems. It can replace acetone in adhesive and cleaner blends.
Application areas
- Low-VOC paint and varnish formulations
- Fast-drying adhesives
- Cleaner and stripper blends
- Fast solvent in cellulosic systems
- Aerosol formulations
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