Ethyl Acetate, often shortened to EA, is one of the most widely consumed ester solvents in India. A pleasant odour, fast evaporation and excellent solvency make it a workhorse across printing, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and coatings.
Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies Ethyl Acetate from Chennai to ink makers, flexible-packaging converters, adhesive producers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across South India.
What Is Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate has CAS number 141-78-6 and molecular formula C4H8O2. It is a clear, colourless, flammable liquid with a characteristic fruity odour and a boiling point of approximately 77°C. It is moderately miscible with water and fully miscible with common organic solvents, and it evaporates quickly — a key reason it is favoured in printing and packaging.
Industrial Uses of Ethyl Acetate in India
- Printing inks: A primary solvent in flexographic and gravure inks for flexible packaging, valued for fast, clean release.
- Adhesives: Used in lamination adhesives and pressure-sensitive systems.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a process and extraction solvent, and in selected crystallisation steps, where the correct grade and documentation are approved by QA.
- Coatings: Used in nitrocellulose lacquers and wood finishes.
- Flavours and fragrances: Used as a carrier solvent in selected formulations.
Grades and Purity
Across the Indian market, ethyl acetate is sold as a high-purity grade and as an azeotropic 85/15 grade, so always state the grade on the purchase order. The grade we list is Commercial / Industrial Grade at 99.80% min purity (ethyl acetate content, w/w), with water 0.1000% max, acidity as acetic acid 0.0100% max and colour 10.0 APHA max, as given on our ethyl acetate product page and technical data sheet. Request the MSDS/SDS and the batch Certificate of Analysis, which is supplied with every delivery.
Packaging and Dispatch
We supply ethyl acetate in dedicated cleaned bulk tankers of about 20 MT loads, dispatched from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse across South India. Share your monthly volume and delivery location so we can quote within 4 working hours.
Safety and Handling
Ethyl Acetate is highly flammable, with a flash point of approximately -4°C. Store in a cool, ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and strong oxidisers. Earth and bond containers during transfer. Follow the product SDS and site EHS procedure at all times.
If your formulation needs a slower-evaporating ester for flow and levelling control in coatings, see our butyl acetate (n-butyl acetate, CAS 123-86-4) page for the specification, HSN code and downloadable TDS and MSDS.
Get an Ethyl Acetate Quote from SPC
Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies Ethyl Acetate in bulk tankers to manufacturers across South India. See the ethyl acetate product page for the specification, CAS 141-78-6 and HSN 2915 31 00, or contact us for a quote, or browse our solvents catalog.
Grades & Packaging
Ethyl Acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is traded internationally under a small number of well-established commercial grades. The points below are general, well-established facts about the material rather than an SPC-specific specification sheet — always confirm the batch details against the CoA and SDS supplied with each consignment.
- CAS number: 141-78-6
- Molecular formula: C4H8O2
- Appearance: clear, colourless, flammable liquid with a characteristic fruity odour
- Grade we list: Commercial / Industrial Grade, 99.80% min ethyl acetate content (see the product page for the full specification)
- Packaging: dedicated cleaned bulk tankers, about 20 MT loads
- Storage note: a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and strong oxidisers, in line with the product SDS
FAQ
What is the CAS number and chemical formula of Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl Acetate carries CAS number 141-78-6 and molecular formula C4H8O2. We list Commercial / Industrial Grade at 99.80% min purity; confirm which grade your specification calls for before ordering.
What packaging options are available for bulk Ethyl Acetate orders?
We supply ethyl acetate in dedicated cleaned bulk tankers of about 20 MT loads. Sharing your monthly volume and delivery location helps us plan dispatch from Redhills, Chennai.
How do I get a quote for Ethyl Acetate from SPC?
Share your required quantity, packaging preference, and delivery location via the contact page. Quotes are typically answered within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday.