Ethyl acetate

Ethyl acetate is an organic ester compound with the molecular formula C4H8O2. It is commonly used as a solvent for cleaning, removing paint and coatings. Ethyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a distinctive fruity odor that is commonly known in adhesives and lacquers. This product is very flammable and has a flash point temperature of -4 degrees Celsius and a flammability of 3 degrees. It is highly soluble in all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters), but is sparingly soluble in water. Ethyl acetate is relatively volatile at room temperature and has a boiling point of 77 ° C (171 ° F). Due to this property, the ethyl acetate in a sample can be removed by heating in a hot water bath and compressed air. This chemical is also sold in the market under the names of Acetic acid ethyl ester, acetic ether, acetoxethane, ethyl acetate, ethyl ethanoate.

Ethyl acetate is commonly used as a solvent (due to its thinning properties). It is used as a high purity solvent, in cleaning electrical circuit boards and as nail polish removers. In low purity, it can be used in the printing, pharmaceutical, perfume, food, caffeine, tea, coffee and herbicides industries. is also used in the formulation of coatings for wood furniture, agriculture, construction equipment, mining equipment and marine applications. This substance is naturally produced during the fermentation process in wine. The main markets of this material are electronics, cosmetics, printing, food and coating industries.

Ethyl acetate is primarily used as a solvent and diluent in thinner and cellulose coatings and cellulose acetate lacquers, and in the paint and resin industries, because it is inexpensive, has low toxicity, and has a pleasant odor. The main application of ethyl acetate is in the printing and packaging industries, which is used as printing ink in flexo, helio and roto-engraving printing machines. It is also used as a raw material in the production of printing inks for other printing machines. Coffee beans and tea leaves can be decaffeinated with this solvent. It is also used in paints as an activator or hardener. is found in sweets, perfumes and fruits. In perfumes, ethyl acetate evaporates quickly and only the scent of perfume remains on the skin.

Ethyl acetate is also used in food products to make artificial fruit essential oils and flavorings. In the pharmaceutical industry and the process of concentrating and purifying antibiotics, ethyl acetate plays an important and practical component. This solvent is also widely used in the production of solvent coatings, adhesives, synthetic leather compounds, photographic films, propylene films, polyester films and aluminum foils.