Acetates & Esters, High-Purity Solvents

N-Butyl Acetate (NBAC/BTAC)

N-Butyl Acetate (NBAC/BTAC) 123-86-4 Solvent and Cleaning Agent

This clear, colorless liquid, known for its characteristic odor, serves as a highly effective solvent, cleaning agent, and degreasing agent. Its precise formulation includes n-Butyl acetate (25-50%), Toluene (25-50%), and Acetone (10-25%). With a very low flash point of -18 °C, this mixture is classified as a highly flammable liquid. Possessing a relative density of 0.81, it offers partial solubility in water. This robust solution is engineered for diverse industrial applications demanding strong solvency and efficient cleaning capabilities.

Attributes

Key Features and Benefits

Fast evaporation rate for quick drying applications.
Excellent solvency for a wide range of resins and polymers.
Enhances flow and leveling, resulting in smooth finishes.
High flash point contributes to safer handling and storage.
Possesses a mild, characteristic ester odor.
Provides excellent blush resistance for clear coatings and lacquers.
Versatile solvent used in diverse applications like coatings, inks, and adhesives.
Miscible with most common organic solvents for broad formulation flexibility.

Specifications

Technical Highlights

Purity (Wt %): 99.5 Min.
Water (Wt %): 0.05 Max.
Acidity (as Acetic Acid, Wt %): 0.01 Max.
Specific Gravity @ 20°C: 0.880 – 0.885
Color (APHA): 10 Max.
Distillation Range (oC): 124.0 – 128.0
Flash Point (oC): 27
Density (g/cm3 @ 20°C): 0.881
Boiling Point (oC): 126
Refractive Index (@ 20°C): 1.3940

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Practical industry uses

Applications

Serves as an excellent solvent for a wide array of resins like cellulose nitrate, acrylics, and alkyds, crucial for manufacturing coatings, lacquers, adhesives, and inks.
Acts as an active solvent in the formulation of thinners, enhancing the performance of paints, lacquers, and varnishes.
Functions as a coalescing agent in water-based paints and coatings, aiding in film formation and improving paint durability.
Utilized as a carrier solvent in herbicide formulations and as a key ingredient in both industrial and household cleaning products.
Employed as an extractant in various chemical processes and as an intermediate solvent in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Included as a component in perfumes and fragrances, and used as a flavoring agent in the food industry.