VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate solvents offer a 100 percent biodegradable way to cut through paints, coatings, and inks, making them a high-powered choice for cleanup. All our products contain no environmentally hazardous ingredients, ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate is an excellent precision cleaning solvent that leaves no residue behind and works equally well as a component of more complex formulations. In fact, VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate is currently being used as a bio-based solvent in formulations across a broad range of industries.
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate is available in Technical, Food Grade (FCC - Kosher and Halal Approved), and High Purity formulations. Explore a few of the uses and industry applications below.
All our products contain no environmentally hazardous ingredients, ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), or hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
Our Ethyl Lactate Products
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate offers a variety of functions in the Technical, High Purity and Food Grade (FCC - Kosher and Halal Approved) formulations. EL is an excellent ingredient for formulating printing inks, coatings, resin cleaners, paint strippers, graffiti removers and ink cleaners, it is also a great “precision” cleaning solvent that dries without leaving any film or residue.
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate
Reduce your greenhouse gas impact with this sustainable, high performance ethyl lactate solvent. Perfect for paints, coatings, and inks, view our PDF on this product for more information.
VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate Technical Data
Flash Point ………...133° F ASTM D93 closed cup
Vapor Pressure…….….............1.7 mmHg @ 68° F
pH of Water Dispersion….……..….….….………4.0
Specific Gravity……....…...………...…….………1.03
Evaporation Rate……….….…..……..…...…..….0.22
Boiling Point …..………..………..……....….…309° F
CAS Nos. …………..…..…..…..97-64-3; 687-47-8
VertecBio™ EL FCC Natural Ethyl Lactate
Ideal for flavors & fragrances, this 100 percent biodegradable solvent leaves no residue. Classified as an FCC Natural grade product and FDA approved as a flavor additive, view the full product specifications below.
VertecBio™ EL FCC Natural Ethyl Lactate Technical Data
Flash Point …….…...133° F ASTM D93 closed cup
Vapor Pressure….…..................1.7 mmHg @ 68° F
pH of Water Dispersion…....…..….….…..……….4.0
Specific Gravity…………….….………..….……..1.036
Evaporation Rate…………….……..……….....…..0.22
Boiling Point …..…………….……...……......….309° F
CAS Nos. …………………........97–64-3; 687–47-8
VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate
Combining high performance and purity, this versatile bio-based solvent is perfect for cleaning electronics and more. View the complete product specifications below.
VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Technical Data
Flash Point ……..…....133° F ASTM D93 closed cup
Vapor Pressure……….................1.7 mmHg @ 68° F
pH of Water Dispersion….....…….….….….………4.0
Specific Gravity……..………...………..…….……1.036
Evaporation Rate…….…….….……..……...…..….0.22
Boiling Point …..…..………………..……....….…309° F
CAS Nos. …………..………..…....97-64-3; 687-47-8
Best Uses
- Perfect for blending with other solvents to make ink cleaners or adhesive removers, hand wipes, paint strippers or graffiti removers.
- Cleaner for vessels, tank trucks, ISO tanks, semi-bulk bins, reactors and storage tanks.
- Floor stripping products to remove polymers and polishes.
- Flushing paint lines, cleaning spray guns and cleaning paint booths.
- Effective on a variety of coatings including: polyurethanes, enamels and UV curable coatings.
- Pre-cleaning parts prior to painting, with no greasy residue.
Usage & Environmental Benefits
- 100 percent bio-derived solvent – reduces Greenhouse Gas Impact.
- Low vapor pressure.
- High loading capacity.
- Made from renewable resources.
- 100 percent biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water.
- Carbon neutral.
- 100 percent water miscible for dilution at time of use.
- No ozone depleting chemicals (ODCs).
- No environmentally hazardous ingredients.
- Safe, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic.
- No hazardous air pollutants (HAPs).
