Physical properties
Molecular
Weight
Density
(g/cm³)
Boiling Point
(°C)
Vapor
pressure
Relative
evaporation rate
Flash Point
(at 20 °C)
(at 1013 hPa)
(at 20°C)
(n-Butyl acetate = 1)
(closed cup)
118.18
0.920 -
0.923
197.5
0.07 hPa
0.01
97
Major applications
Paints, inks and varnishes: Co-solvent for water based paints, and solvent in oil based & glycerophtalic
paints used to increase the drying time.
Chemical synthesis: Used on polyurethanes formulations to increase the polymer molecular weight.
Cosmetics: Synthesis of intermediates in perfume industry. Viscosity agent additive. Registered on the
INCI (International Notification Of Cosmetic Ingredients).
Detergents, Lubricants: Synthesis of intermediates in the manufacturing of additives.
Textile et leathers: Additive for spinning, dyeing, weaving of natural & synthetic fibers. Softening agent,
anti-wrinkle, anti-static - coemulsion agent. Solubilisation enhancer and wettability agent.
Fire Extinguisher foams: Used as solvent and stabiliser for hydrolysed protein based emulsioner
Pharmaceutical industry: Solvent of hydrophilic / hydrophobic molecules used during their extraction
from plants.
Others: Co-solvent in cleaning formulation for automotive industry. Used on aircraft industry to detect
This is a non-exhaustive list of the possible applications for this product.
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