Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate Solvent Overview

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As an innovative manufacturer of sustainable, safe, bio-based green solvents and solvent blends, Vertec BioSolvents is pleased to announce that we have relaunched our Ethyl Acetate solvent as VertecBio™ Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate. Our latest ethyl acetate solvent, ethyl ethanoate, is a bio-friendly cleaning agent that is revolutionizing the solvent market. Formulated completely from renewable resources, there are no environmentally-hazardous ingredients, no ozone-depleting chemicals (ODCs), and no hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) - better for people and better for our environment.

What is Ethyl Acetate?

According to the ACS (American Chemical Society), ethyl acetate is a simple carboxylate ester which was first synthesized from ethanol and acetic acid. It is a colorless liquid that has a sweet, fruity odor which most people find to be pleasant. Ethyl acetate is widely used as a coating solvent, extraction agent, carrier solvent, and process aid. VertecBio Ethyl Acetate Bio-Based is synthesized from sustainable, corn-based USP-grade ethyl alcohol.

How is Ethyl Acetate Used?

This is a highly-versatile compound. In fact, EMR (Expert Market Research) reports that ethyl acetate solvent is one of the most widely used industrial solvents worldwide. Because of its flexibility and multiple applications, EMR estimates that the global market demand for this product will reach five million metric tons by the year 2025.

With a relatively low cost and low toxicity levels, ethyl acetate has applications in many industries. In most cases, the ethyl acetate solvent is used for printing inks, adhesives, herbicides, and paints. Some manufacturers, however, even use it in food products. A few of the many applications for ethyl acetate include:

• Glues and adhesive agents
• Industrial coatings
• Protective coatings
• Fragrances and perfumes
• Oil-based lacquers
• Decaffeination for coffee and tea products
• Cleaning formulations
• Petroleum products
• Food flavoring and fruit essences
• Medications
• Cigarettes

Why Transition to a Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate

Although the product itself is not considered to be extremely dangerous to the environment, the problem lies mostly in the use of petroleum-based agents in its production. In its final form, ethyl acetate also comes with some hazard warnings. In the high quantities typically encountered in a production environment, it can be highly flammable, may cause eye irritation, and can also irritate the skin, nose, and throat. Exposure to high levels for a prolonged period of time can sometimes lead to feelings of dizziness and lightheadedness.

That is why Vertec BioSolvents made the decision to transition to a high-performance, 100% bio-derived ethyl acetate solvent. Designed to replace all applications of  non-sustainable, petroleum-based ethyl acetate, our VertecBio™ Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate is produced instead from natural, sustainable raw materials. With the increasing world-wide focus on reducing consumption of petroleum materials and improving the environment, this transition could not have come at a better time.

We wanted to protect both workers and the environment, while still providing an ethyl acetate solvent that is equal in performance. Our VertecBio™ Ethyl Acetate is a readily biodegradable, high-performance, highly-versatile, bio-based solvent that is great for formulating and cleanup, while leaving no residue. This product includes:

Features

• Our formulation is a 100% bio-based ethyl acetate solvent, which helps to reduce the greenhouse gas impact caused by the production of petroleum-based products.
• This is a sustainable chemistry which is made from renewable resources, so we are not depleting the earth’s resources.
• It is 100% biodegradable to carbon dioxide and water.

Benefits

• 100% Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate is a high performance, versatile, bio-based solvent for formulating.
• This is a precision bio-based cleaning solvent that leaves no residue which could cause production problems.
• This product is safe, non-toxic, and non-carcinogenic.

Benefits for the Environment

• There are no environmentally hazardous ingredients.
• No global warming compounds are used.
• The product is NOT California Proposition 65 listed.
• There are NO Hazardous Air Pollutants – HAPs.
• There are NO Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODCs).
• Not SARA 313 reportable.

Technical Data

• Flash Point: 25° F ASTM D93 closed cup
• Vapor Pressure: 103 mbar @ 68° F
• Specific Gravity: 0.902
• Evaporation Rate: 6.2
• Initial Boiling Point: 167° F
• CAS Nos.: 141-78-6