Alcohol, High-Purity Solvents

Fluorinated Alcohols – Various

Mixed-Butyl Acetate(MBAC) with N / A

This clear, colorless liquid is primarily composed of 95-100% N-Butyl Acetate, with trace amounts of other acetate isomers. Functioning as a versatile organic solvent, it is characterized by a mild, fruity odor. Key properties include its flammability, indicated by a 22°C flash point, and a boiling range of 124-128°C. It has a specific gravity of 0.88-0.90. While specific water solubility and other properties are noted as N/A for the overall formulation, users should be aware of potential respiratory, skin, and eye irritation.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Provides excellent solvency for a broad spectrum of resins and polymers.
Promotes superior flow and leveling characteristics in coatings.
Offers effective blush resistance, enhancing film quality in humid environments.
Serves as a versatile, medium-evaporating solvent for diverse formulations.
Ideal for high-performance lacquers, enamels, and printing inks.
Valuable as a chemical intermediate in various synthesis processes.
Contributes to high-quality film formation and overall surface finish.
A clear, colorless liquid, ensuring product purity and appearance.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Purity, min. (GC, %): 99.0
Acidity, max. (as Acetic acid, %): 0.01
Water, max. (%): 0.05
Colour, max. (Pt-Co): 10
Specific Gravity @ 20/20°C: 0.875 – 0.883
Distillation Range (°C): 115 – 130
Flash Point (°C): 25
Refractive Index @ 20°C: 1.393 – 1.397
Appearance: Clear, colourless liquid

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Acts as a coalescent in latex paints, enhancing film formation and performance.
Serves as a key solvent in a wide range of coating formulations.
Used as a diluent and flow aid in industrial coatings, improving application properties.
Employed in chemical process formulations for diverse manufacturing applications.
Functions effectively as a solvent in various printing ink formulations.
An active solvent for critical resins including nitrocellulose, acrylics, urethanes, and epoxies.