VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate

100 percent biodegradable ethyl lactate solvents

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.

  • 100% bio-based solvent – reduce Greenhouse Gas Impact
  • Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
  • 100% biodegradable to Carbon dioxide and water
  • FIFRA 25 (b) listed (EPA listed for unrestricted use on food crops)
  • FDA approved as a flavor additive

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 Ethyl Lactate Product Bulletin

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.

  • FCC Natural grade for flavors & fragrances
  • 100% bio-based solvent – reduce Greenhouse Gas Impact
  • Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
  • 100% biodegradable to Carbon dioxide and water
  • FDA approved as a flavor additive

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 FCC Natural Ethyl Lactate Product Bulletin

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.

  • Less than 10 PBB low melting point metals
  • 100% bio-based solvent – reduce Greenhouse Gas Impact
  • Sustainable chemistry – made from renewable resources
  • 100% biodegradable to Carbon dioxide and water
  • High Purity cleaning solvent for electronics

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

VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Product Bulletin

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

  • High performance, versatile bio-based solvent for formulating
  • Precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue
  • Excellent solvency for paints, coatings, and inks
  • Low vapor pressure and high loading capacity
  • 100% water miscible for dilution at time of use
  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs)
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data


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