About this product
Ethyl acetate (ethyl ethanoate, EtOAc), CAS 141-78-6, HSN 2915 31 00, is a fast-evaporating ester solvent with a mild fruity odour. We supply Commercial / Industrial Grade at 99.80% min purity in dedicated cleaned bulk tankers (about 20 MT loads), dispatched across South India from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse, with a batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery. Used in flexible-packaging and gravure printing inks, adhesives and lamination, NC lacquers and coatings, pharmaceutical extraction, cosmetics and resin thinning.
Ethyl Acetate at a glance
- Also known as
- Ethyl ethanoate · EtOAc · ETAC
- CAS number
- 141-78-6
- Formula
- C4H8O2
- HSN code
- 2915 31 00
CAS number and formula checked against PubChem on 9 October 2026. Full grade and property values are in the specifications below. More lookups: chemical abbreviations list · CAS number reference.
Applications & Uses
Safety & Technical Documents
MSDS / SDS
Technical data sheet (TDS) & Certificate of Analysis
Batch Certificate of Analysis (CoA) · supplied with every delivery
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Product DataGrades & Technical Specifications
Grades & Technical Specifications
Physical Properties
- Appearance
- Clear, colourless liquid
- Purity
- 99.80% min
- Assay
- Ethyl acetate content 99.80% w/w min
- Density
- Specific gravity 0.894–0.898 at 27°C
Supply & Packaging
- Packaging
- Bulk tankers (dedicated cleaned tankers, ~20 MT loads)
- Grades Available
- Commercial / Industrial Grade — 99.80% min purity
Compliance & Storage
- HS Code
- 2915 31 00
- Storage
- Highly flammable liquid and vapour — keep away from heat and ignition sources; use in well-ventilated areas with grounded equipment
These specs are indicative. Request a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for batch-specific values.
What is ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) and what do we supply?
Ethyl acetate (ethyl ethanoate, EtOAc, ETAC), CAS 141-78-6, HSN 2915 31 00, UN 1173, is supplied by Supreme Petro Chemicals, Chennai, as Commercial / Industrial Grade, 99.80% w/w min, in bulk tankers of about 20 MT. It is industrial grade only, not food or pharma grade, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Ethyl Acetate |
| Also written as | Ethyl ethanoate, EtOAc, ETAC |
| CAS number | 141-78-6 |
| EC number | 205-500-4 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O2 |
| Chemical family | Ester |
| HSN code | 2915 31 00 |
| UN number and class | UN 1173, Class 3 flammable liquid, Packing Group II |
| Grade listed | Commercial / Industrial Grade, 99.80% w/w min. Not food grade, not pharma grade. |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Pack listed | Bulk tankers: dedicated cleaned tankers, about 20 MT loads |
| Documents | TDS SPC-TDS-EST-001 (Rev 01, 10 June 2026), SDS, batch Certificate of Analysis with every delivery |
| Supplied by | Supreme Petro Chemicals, Chennai (head office Periyamet, warehouse Redhills). Trader and importer, not a manufacturer. |
Is there a food grade or pharma grade of ethyl acetate?
No. Supreme Petro Chemicals lists one grade of ethyl acetate, Commercial / Industrial Grade at 99.80% w/w min. It is a technical grade: it is not food grade, pharmaceutical grade, laboratory grade or AR grade, and we claim no IP, BP or USP compliance for it.
Pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturers appear among the users of ethyl acetate because the commercial grade is used as a process solvent, for example in extraction. That is a use of the commercial grade, not a statement that the material is pharma grade. If you have a pharmacopoeial, food-contact or residual-solvent requirement, send the written specification and we will tell you whether we can help before any order.
General knowledge: the ICH Q3C guideline classes ethyl acetate as a Class 3 residual solvent, with a 5000 ppm Option 1 limit for residues in a drug product. That limit applies to the finished drug product. It is not a grade claim for any supplier's material.
| Grade | Content | Listed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial / Industrial | 99.80% w/w min | Yes | Basis of the TDS |
| Food grade | n/a | No | Not listed |
| Pharmacopoeial (IP, BP, USP) | n/a | No | No claim made |
| Laboratory / AR | n/a | No | Not listed |
What is the specification of the ethyl acetate you supply?
Our ethyl acetate TDS lists eight parameters: clear colourless liquid, content 99.80% w/w min, acidity as acetic acid 0.0100% max, water 0.1000% max, ethyl alcohol 0.05% max, specific gravity 0.894 to 0.898 at 27 °C, residue on evaporation 0.0100% max and colour 10.0 APHA max.
These limits are an envelope. They are the range that ethyl acetate from Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd, Satyam Petrochemicals and Jubilant Ingrevia Limited all meet, and all three certify 99.80% min content. They are not a single producer's limit and not a typical value. The batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery gives the measured results for your lot.
Specific gravity is quoted at 27 °C. Density falls as temperature rises, so a reading taken at 20 °C is higher. The safety data sheet gives a literature relative density of about 0.902 at 20 °C. The two figures describe the same liquid at different temperatures, so always compare density values at the same temperature.
| Parameter | Unit | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | None | Clear, colourless liquid |
| Ethyl acetate content | % w/w | 99.80 min |
| Acidity as acetic acid | % w/w | 0.0100 max |
| Water | % w/w | 0.1000 max |
| Ethyl alcohol | % w/w | 0.05 max |
| Specific gravity at 27 °C | None | 0.894 to 0.898 |
| Residue on evaporation | % w/w | 0.0100 max |
| Colour | APHA | 10.0 max |
What is ethyl acetate used for, and which industries buy it?
Ethyl acetate is a fast-evaporating ester solvent. We supply the commercial grade to manufacturers of printing inks, adhesives and laminates, nitrocellulose lacquers and coatings, and cosmetics, for pharmaceutical extraction (a process-solvent use) and for resin thinning. Confirm fit by a trial in your own formulation.
For ink makers, two TDS rows matter most because the solvent flashes off on the press: water (0.1000% max) and residue on evaporation (0.0100% max). Send your ink system and limits with the enquiry so we can compare them with the TDS. We supply the solvent and do not make finished inks, adhesives or coatings.
General knowledge: ethyl acetate is chosen for these jobs because it dissolves many common resins and evaporates quickly, which shortens drying time.
We supply from Chennai to buyers in Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Kochi and elsewhere in South India.
- Chemicals for flexible-packaging and gravure printing ink manufacturers: the solvent carries the resin and pigment and flashes off on the press.
- Chemicals for adhesive and lamination manufacturers: a solvent for adhesive resins applied in thin films.
- Chemicals for nitrocellulose (NC) lacquer and coating manufacturers: an active solvent in lacquers and thinners.
- Pharmaceutical process use: the commercial grade is used for extraction steps. This is a process-solvent use, not a pharma-grade claim.
- Cosmetics manufacturing: the commercial grade is listed for this use. Send your requirement for a fit check.
- Resin thinning: viscosity reduction for resin solutions.
How is ethyl acetate packed and dispatched from Chennai?
The pack we list for ethyl acetate is the bulk tanker: dedicated, cleaned tankers carrying about 20 MT each. Material is dispatched from our Redhills warehouse in Chennai to buyers across South India. No drums, tins or IBCs are listed, and freight depends on the delivery location, so we ask for it with every enquiry.
Only the bulk tanker pack is listed on this page. If you need a different pack, tell us and we will tell you whether it can be supplied.
We supply to Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Kochi, among other South Indian locations. Send your delivery location with the enquiry.
Which documents come with ethyl acetate?
A batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery of ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6). The Technical Data Sheet, SPC-TDS-EST-001, and the Safety Data Sheet can be downloaded from this page. Read the SDS before handling, because ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid, UN 1173, Class 3.
- Technical Data Sheet: SPC-TDS-EST-001, Rev 01, 10 June 2026.
- Safety Data Sheet (SDS): downloadable from this page. Read it before handling, because ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid.
- Batch Certificate of Analysis: supplied with every delivery, giving the measured results for the lot.
- Source producers named on the TDS: Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd, Satyam Petrochemicals and Jubilant Ingrevia Limited. Supreme Petro Chemicals supplies their material as a trader and importer and does not manufacture ethyl acetate.
What are the hazards, flash point and storage rules for ethyl acetate?
Ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid (GHS signal word Danger, H225). Its literature closed-cup flash point is −4 °C and its boiling point is 77.1 °C, so it must be kept away from heat and ignition sources, with grounded and bonded equipment, in a well-ventilated flammable liquid store.
Principal hazard statements (SDS section 3 classification): H225 highly flammable liquid and vapour, H319 causes serious eye irritation, H336 may cause drowsiness or dizziness, H332 harmful if inhaled. This is not the complete list; see the SDS for all statements. Pictograms are GHS02 and GHS07. Vapours are heavier than air and can travel to a remote ignition source and flash back.
Store in a dedicated flammable liquid store, away from food, drink and animal feed. Ethyl acetate is incompatible with strong oxidisers, concentrated acids, halogens and strong alkalis. Read the full SDS before use.
| Property | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 77.1 °C at 760 mmHg | SDS literature value |
| Melting point | −83.6 °C | SDS literature value |
| Flash point | −4 °C, closed cup | SDS literature value |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 427 °C | SDS literature value |
| Explosive limits in air | LEL 2.0 vol%, UEL 11.5 vol% | SDS literature value |
| Vapour pressure | 73 mmHg at 20 °C | SDS literature value |
| Relative density | 0.902 at 20 °C | SDS literature value |
| Solubility in water | About 87 mg/mL at 20 °C (partly miscible) | SDS literature value |
| Odour | Fruity | SDS |
| Occupational exposure limit | 400 ppm (OSHA PEL, ACGIH TLV, NIOSH REL) | SDS section 8 |
What are the HSN code, UN number and regulatory identifiers for ethyl acetate?
Ethyl acetate carries HSN 2915 31 00, UN 1173, Class 3, Packing Group II, EC number 205-500-4 and CAS 141-78-6. It is classed as a flammable liquid with GHS signal word Danger, and it is not listed as a marine pollutant on our SDS. The table gives each identifier with its source.
We do not state a duty or GST rate on this page, because rates change by notification. Confirm the rate that applies to your transaction against the current schedule or with your tax adviser. We also do not cite an Indian Standard grade for ethyl acetate.
| Identifier | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| HSN code | 2915 31 00 | SPC TDS and verified HSN record |
| CAS number | 141-78-6 | SPC TDS and SDS |
| EC number | 205-500-4 | SDS sections 1 and 3 |
| UN number | UN 1173 | SDS section 14 |
| Transport hazard class | Class 3, Packing Group II | SDS section 14 |
| Marine pollutant | No | SDS section 14 |
| GHS classification | Flam. Liq. 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT SE 3, Acute Tox. 4 (inhalation) | SDS sections 2 and 3 |
How do I get a quote for ethyl acetate?
Send us the grade, quantity, delivery location and any specification or document requirements, and we quote within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday. Commercial terms are prepared for each enquiry against your quantity and location.
- Product and grade: ethyl acetate, Commercial / Industrial Grade, 99.80% w/w min. Tell us if you need a different grade.
- Quantity: the listed pack is a bulk tanker of about 20 MT. Tell us your intended quantity.
- Delivery location: the city and unloading point. Freight depends on location, so we ask rather than assume.
- Specification and documents: any limit tighter than the TDS (for example water), and whether you need the TDS, SDS or batch Certificate of Analysis in advance.
- Send it by call or WhatsApp on +91 86087 80096, or through the contact page. We reply within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday.
How does ethyl acetate compare with butyl acetate, acetone, toluene and IPA?
Ethyl acetate evaporates faster than butyl acetate and slower than acetone. It is an ester with partial water solubility, whereas acetone mixes fully with water and toluene does not. Choose on drying speed, water tolerance and resin fit, then confirm by trial. This is general knowledge, not an SPC specification.
The full side-by-side table, with flash points and application guidance, is in our blog guide "Ethyl Acetate vs Butyl Acetate vs Acetone: Choosing a Solvent for Inks, Adhesives and Coatings". Each solvent has its own product page with its own listed grade and TDS: Butyl Acetate, Acetone, Toluene and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA).
Figures on this page are drawn from the manufacturer documents and safety data sheets we hold for this product. Content last checked 16 October 2026. Always confirm against the batch Certificate of Analysis supplied with every delivery.
Source Manufacturers
Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.
Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi
Buying in bulk in Chennai? See our Bulk Solvent Suppliers in Chennai page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of ethyl acetate?
The CAS number of ethyl acetate is 141-78-6, and its molecular formula is C4H8O2. The EC number is 205-500-4. Supreme Petro Chemicals, Chennai, supplies it as Commercial / Industrial Grade, and the same CAS number appears on our TDS and SDS so you can match it to your paperwork.
What is the HSN code for ethyl acetate?
The HSN code for ethyl acetate is 2915 31 00. It is the code printed on our TDS and used for invoicing and customs classification in India. We do not state a duty or GST rate on the site, so confirm the rate for your transaction against the current notification or with your tax adviser.
Is ethyl acetate the same as ethyl ethanoate, EtOAc, ETAC or EA?
Ethyl ethanoate is the systematic IUPAC name for ethyl acetate, CAS 141-78-6, and EtOAc and ETAC are common abbreviations, so all three refer to the same ester, C4H8O2. EA is sometimes used as shorthand for ethyl acetate, but it can also mean ethyl acrylate, so always quote the CAS number 141-78-6 on enquiries and orders.
Do you supply food grade ethyl acetate?
No. Supreme Petro Chemicals lists only Commercial / Industrial Grade ethyl acetate at 99.80% w/w min, and we do not list a food grade. Technical grade is not food grade. If you need one, send the requirement in writing and we will tell you whether we can help.
Do you supply pharma, AR or laboratory grade ethyl acetate?
No. We list one grade, Commercial / Industrial, 99.80% w/w min, and claim no IP, BP, USP, laboratory or AR compliance for it. Pharmaceutical manufacturers use the commercial grade as a process solvent, for example in extraction. If you need a pharmacopoeial or residual-solvent specification, send it with your enquiry and we will tell you whether we can help.
What is the specification of the ethyl acetate you supply?
Our TDS (SPC-TDS-EST-001) lists eight parameters: clear colourless liquid; content 99.80% w/w min; acidity as acetic acid 0.0100% w/w max; water 0.1000% max; ethyl alcohol 0.05% max; specific gravity 0.894 to 0.898 at 27 °C; residue on evaporation 0.0100% max; colour 10.0 APHA max. The batch Certificate of Analysis gives the measured results for each delivery.
What is the specific gravity or density of ethyl acetate?
The ethyl acetate we supply has a specific gravity of 0.894 to 0.898 at 27 °C, per our TDS (SPC-TDS-EST-001). Density falls as temperature rises, so the value at 20 °C is higher: SDS literature gives a relative density of about 0.902 at 20 °C. Always state the temperature when comparing density figures.
What is the water content limit of ethyl acetate?
Our TDS limits water in ethyl acetate to 0.1000% w/w maximum. That is an upper limit across the producers' material, not a typical value, and the batch Certificate of Analysis gives the measured result for your lot. If your process is moisture-sensitive, give us your limit with the enquiry so we can compare it with the TDS.
Who supplies ethyl acetate in Chennai?
Supreme Petro Chemicals, Chennai, supplies ethyl acetate as Commercial / Industrial Grade in dedicated cleaned bulk tankers. Our head office is in Periyamet and dispatch is from our Redhills warehouse. We are a trader and importer, not a manufacturer. Call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 and we quote within 4 working hours.
Do you supply ethyl acetate across South India?
Yes. We supply ethyl acetate from our Redhills warehouse in Chennai to buyers in Coimbatore, Madurai, Hosur, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Kochi and elsewhere in South India. Send your delivery location with the enquiry, because freight depends on it.
Do you supply ethyl acetate in drums or IBCs?
The pack we list for ethyl acetate is the bulk tanker: dedicated, cleaned tankers of about 20 MT. We do not list drums, tins or IBCs. If you need a different pack, tell us and we will tell you whether it can be supplied.
What is ethyl acetate used for?
Ethyl acetate is a fast-evaporating ester solvent. The commercial grade is used in flexible-packaging and gravure printing inks, adhesives and lamination, nitrocellulose lacquers and coatings, pharmaceutical extraction, cosmetics and resin thinning. We supply it as a chemical for manufacturers and do not make finished inks, adhesives or coatings.
What is the UN number and hazard class of ethyl acetate?
Ethyl acetate is UN 1173, Class 3 flammable liquid, Packing Group II, and is not a marine pollutant, per section 14 of our SDS. The GHS signal word is Danger, with pictograms GHS02 and GHS07. See SDS section 14 for transport classification, and check current ADR, IMDG and IATA rules for each shipment.
What is the flash point and boiling point of ethyl acetate?
SDS literature values for ethyl acetate are a boiling point of 77.1 °C and a closed-cup flash point of −4 °C, so it gives off ignitable vapour well below normal room temperature. These are literature values from our SDS, not SPC measurements. If your process needs a measured flash point, ask us (the supplier).
Is ethyl acetate flammable and how should it be stored?
Yes. Ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid (H225, signal word Danger). Store it in a dedicated flammable liquid store, cool and well ventilated, away from heat and ignition sources, with grounded and bonded equipment. Keep it apart from strong oxidisers, concentrated acids, halogens and strong alkalis, and read the SDS before handling.
What is the exposure limit for ethyl acetate?
Our SDS lists 400 ppm for ethyl acetate under OSHA PEL, ACGIH TLV and NIOSH REL. Inhalation is harmful (H332) and vapour may cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336), so ensure good ventilation and check the limit that applies where you work.
Is ethyl acetate soluble in water?
Only partly. SDS literature gives a solubility of about 87 mg/mL in water at 20 °C, roughly 8 to 9 g per 100 mL. Ethyl acetate is lighter than water (relative density about 0.902 at 20 °C) and floats on it. Acetone and IPA, by contrast, mix with water in all proportions (general knowledge).
What is the difference between ethyl acetate and butyl acetate?
Both are acetate ester solvents, but ethyl acetate boils lower (77.1 °C, against roughly 126 °C for butyl acetate as general knowledge) and evaporates faster. Ethyl acetate suits fast-drying inks and adhesives, while butyl acetate gives slower flow-out in coatings. SPC lists each on its own product page with its own grade and TDS.
What is the difference between ethyl acetate and acetone?
Acetone is a ketone that evaporates faster than ethyl acetate and mixes fully with water. Ethyl acetate is an ester, only partly water-soluble, with a fruity odour. Both are highly flammable. Choose on drying speed, water tolerance and resin compatibility, and confirm by trial. Each has its own product page and TDS on this site.
Which manufacturers' ethyl acetate do you supply, and are you a manufacturer?
We are a trader, importer and bulk distributor, not a manufacturer. Our TDS names Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd, Satyam Petrochemicals and Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, and all three certify 99.80% min content. The TDS limits are an envelope all three meet, not one producer's limit and not a typical value.
Do you provide TDS, SDS and CoA for ethyl acetate?
Yes. The Technical Data Sheet (SPC-TDS-EST-001) and the Safety Data Sheet can be downloaded from the ethyl acetate product page, and a batch Certificate of Analysis is supplied with every delivery. Read the SDS before handling, because ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid.
How do I get a quote for ethyl acetate?
Send the grade, quantity, delivery location and any specification or document requirements by call or WhatsApp on +91 86087 80096, or through the contact page. We quote within 4 working hours, Monday to Saturday. We do not publish commercial terms on the site, because they depend on quantity and location.