Ethylacetate
CAS No 141-78-6
Ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6, EINECS 205-500-4) is the ethyl ester of acetic acid, formula C4H8O2. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic odor, classified as UN1173, hazard class 3.
OQEMA supplies ethyl acetate in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
- Category
- Solvents
- Sub-category
- Acetates
- Formula
- C4H8O2
- CAS Number
- 141-78-6
- EINECS
- 205-500-4
Applications
- Solvent for paints, lacquers, and coatings
- Solvent in printing inks
- Component in adhesive formulations
- Extraction solvent in industrial processes
- Solvent for resins and cellulose derivatives
FAQ
Q: What is ethyl acetate used for?
A: Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, coatings, printing inks, and adhesive formulations.
Q: What is the CAS number of ethyl acetate?
A: The CAS number of ethyl acetate is 141-78-6.
Q: How is ethyl acetate packaged?
A: Ethyl acetate is classified as UN1173, hazard class 3, and is available in various packaging, from cans to road tankers.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Ethylacetate tank truck | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Ethylacetate tank truck DD | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Ethylacetate IBC 1000l | IBC | 870 KG |
| Ethylacetate can 30 l | Can | 24 KG |
| Ethylacetate barrel | Drum | 180 KG |
| Ethylacetate barrel black | Drum | 180 KG |
| Ethylacetate tank wagon DD | Tank Wagon | 0 KG |
| Ethylacetate pure IBC 1000l | IBC | 870 KG |
| Ethylacetate pure barrel | Drum | 175 KG |
Transport classification (ADR)
- UN number
- UN1173
- Class of Danger
- 3
Transport classification is given for guidance only. Always refer to the safety data sheet for the authoritative classification.