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N-Butyl Acetate

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Product Code: BA
Health hazard Flammable

Butyl Acetate is clear, colourless solvent with strong odour. Effective in paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks due to excellent solvency, fast evaporation, and low toxicity.

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N-Butyl Acetate - 5 Litre

5 Litre

BA-5L

£12.50

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N-Butyl Acetate - 25 Litre

25 Litre

BA-25L

£55.00

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N-Butyl Acetate - 200 Litre

200 Litre

BA-200L

£429.00

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N-Butyl Acetate - 1000 Litre

1000 Litre

BA-1000L

£2,059.20

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  • Product Type Raw Chemical
  • Suitable For Manufacturing
  • Chemical Form Liquid
  • Formula C6H12O2
  • CAS Number 123-86-4
  • UN Number 1123
  • Shipping Restrictions Packing Group III
  • Product Synonyms Butyl ester, Butyl ethanoate, n-Butyl acetate, 1-Butyl acetate, Butylacetic ester
  • MSDS Download

Butyl Acetate, also known as n-butyl acetate, is a clear, colourless solvent with a strong odour.

It serves as an effective solvent in various applications, including paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks.

Butyl Acetate exhibits excellent solvency properties, making it suitable for use in formulations where fast evaporation and low toxicity are desired.

Key Usages For N-Butyl Acetate:

  • Paints and Coatings: A common solvent used in the production of paints, coatings, and varnishes. It helps to dissolve and blend pigments, resins, and other ingredients.
  • Adhesives and Sealants: A solvent in adhesives and sealants, such as epoxy, acrylic, and polyurethane-based products.
  • Cleaning Agents: A cleaning agent in various industries, including electronics, aerospace, and automotive, to remove grease, oils, and waxes.
  • Fragrances and Cosmetics: A solvent for fragrances in cosmetics and perfumes. It helps to disperse fragrance oils.
  • Pharmaceuticals: A solvent and intermediate in the production of certain pharmaceuticals, such as antibiotics and vitamins.
  • Lubricants and Fuels: A solvent and additive in lubricants and fuels, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
  • Aerosol Products: A propellant and solvent in aerosol products, such as hairsprays, deodorants, and insecticides.
  • Textile Finishing: A solvent and finishing agent in the textile industry to improve the texture and appearance of fabrics.
  • Laboratory Reagent: Used as a reagent in various analytical and synthetic applications, such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed information on safe handling, storage, and disposal of the product.
Health hazard Flammable

Signal word (CLP) :

  • Warning

Hazard statements (CLP) :

  • H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements (CLP) :

  • P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P233 - Keep container tightly closed.
  • P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
    P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
  • P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing
    protection.
  • P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
  • P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312 - Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell.
  • P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use media other than water to extinguish.
  • P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405 - Store locked up.
  • P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

EUH-statements :

  • EUH066 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Health hazard Flammable
UN Number: 1123
Packing Group: Packing Group III

This is a hazardous product and will be shipped in accordance with ADR regulations.

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