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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 these alternative solvents are best suited for, 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 TechnicalHigh 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 Features

  • 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 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

VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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

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 Features

  • 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 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

VertecBio™ EL Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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 Features

  • 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 Benefits

  • High performance, versatile bio-based solvent for formulating
  • Precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue
  • Low vapor pressure and high loading capacity
  • 100% water miscible for dilution at time of use

VertecBio™ EL FCC Natural Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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

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 Features

  • 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 Benefits

  • High performance, versatile bio-based solvent for formulating
  • Precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue
  • Low vapor pressure and high loading capacity
  • 100% water miscible for dilution at time of use

VertecBio™ EL FCC Natural Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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 Features

  • 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

VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Benefits

  • High Purity cleaning solvent for electronics
  • High performance, versatile bio-based solvent for formulating
  • Precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue
  • Low vapor pressure and high loading capacity
  • 100% water miscible for dilution at time of use

VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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

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 Features

  • 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

VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Benefits

  • High Purity cleaning solvent for electronics
  • High performance, versatile bio-based solvent for formulating
  • Precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue
  • Low vapor pressure and high loading capacity
  • 100% water miscible for dilution at time of use

VertecBio™ EL High Purity Ethyl Lactate Environment

  • No Global Warming compounds
  • Not California Proposition 65 listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 reportable
  • Please refer to the SDS for safety, health and environmental data

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).
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