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Butyl Acetate (BUTAC)

Solvents

Butyl Acetate (BUTAC)

Ester solvent for paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants and printing inks.

Shipping terms
EXW · FCA · DAP · DDP
Storage
Ambient
Certifications
REACH

Overview

  • Ester solvent
  • CAS 123-86-4
  • Purity ≥ 99.50 %
  • REACH registered
  • ISO tanks, IBCs and drums

Butyl Acetate (BUTAC) is an ester solvent (CAS 123-86-4 · C₆H₁₂O₂). Main applications: paints and coatings, adhesives and sealants, printing inks, nail polish and nail care and fragrances and perfumery.

Supplied in bulk ISO tank containers, IBCs and drums from European stock (Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg), with delivery across Europe on EXW, FCA, DAP or DDP terms. Registered under EU REACH.

The typical analysis below is taken from the product specification sheet. Specification sheet and safety data sheet available on request.

Specifications

Butyl Acetate (BUTAC)Product sheet

Typical analysis

Appearance Colourless transparent liquid
Purity ≥ 99.50 %
Colour (Pt-Co) ≤ 10
Water content ≤ 0.05 %
Density 0.878–0.883 kg/L (20 °C)
Acidity (CH₃COOH) ≤ 0.004 %
Content (n-C₄H₉OH) ≤ 0.10 %
Non-volatile matter ≤ 0.005 %
Distillation range 123–128 °C

Specifications

Product type Ester solvent
CAS number 123-86-4
Molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight 116.16 g/mol
Synonyms n-Butyl acetate, butyl ethanoate, acetic acid butyl ester
EU REACH Registered

Packaging

  • ISO tank container (bulk)

  • IBC

  • Drums

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