Amines, High-Purity Solvents

Benzyl Acetate

Low Viscosity Epoxy Resin System (Benzyl Acetate, 0140-11-4)

This low viscosity epoxy resin system is a two-component, 100% solids solution, completely free of solvents and VOCs. Designed for versatility, it serves as an excellent concrete primer, a robust grout coat for broadcast flake and quartz systems, and an effective binder for slurry and polymer concrete patching. Its key characteristics include exceptional chemical resistance and physical properties, making it highly durable. The system is compatible with various aggregates and colorants, offering flexible pigmentation options. Pot life and cure rates can be tailored through hardener selection.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Delivers a pleasant, sweet, and floral aroma with fruity undertones.
Essential component for a wide range of fragrance compositions.
Ideal for use in soaps, cosmetics, and perfume formulations.
Functions as an effective solvent for resins, cellulose, and oils.
Valuable for applications in polishes, lacquers, and printing inks.
Offers high purity, ensuring consistent product quality.
Possesses food-grade characteristics, suitable for flavoring agents.
Features a relatively high flash point for safer handling and storage.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

CAS No.: 140-11-4
Description: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Sweet, fruity-floral, jasmine-like odor
Specific Gravity (25/25°C): 1.050 – 1.055
Refractive Index (20°C): 1.500 – 1.505
Purity (GC): Min. 99.0%
Acid Value: Max. 1.0
Flash Point: 98°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and most organic solvents.

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Fragrances: A key ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and detergents, imparting a sweet, floral (jasmine-like) scent.
Flavors: Used in food and beverage products like chewing gum and candies to provide fruity and floral notes.
Cosmetics: Included in various cosmetic formulations for its pleasant fragrance.
Solvent: Acts as a high-boiling solvent for resins, cellulose acetate, and nitrocellulose, particularly in lacquers and polishes.
Industrial Applications: Utilized in the formulation of inks, varnishes, and cleaning agents due to its solvency and agreeable odor.
Textile Industry: Employed as a dye carrier in some textile printing applications.