Alcohol / Ethers

Ethyl Acetate

CAS No. 141-78-6

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About this product

Ethyl Acetate (≥99.5%) — a fast-evaporating ester solvent with a mild fruity odour, supplied in barrels, tins and IBCs. A low-toxicity workhorse for flexible-packaging and gravure printing inks, adhesives, NC lacquers, and pharmaceutical extraction.

Applications & Uses

Flexible-packaging & gravure inks
Adhesives & lamination
NC lacquers & coatings
Pharmaceutical extraction
Cosmetics
Resin thinning

Safety & Technical Documents

TDS / COA

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Product DataTechnical Specifications

Physical Properties

Appearance
Clear, colourless liquid
Purity
99.80% min
Assay
Ethyl acetate content 99.80% w/w min
Density
Specific gravity 0.8950–0.8980 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.

Source Manufacturers

Sourced directly from verified manufacturers for consistent quality and traceability.

Supplied across South IndiaCoimbatoreMaduraiHosurBangaloreHyderabadVisakhapatnamKochi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number and HSN code for ethyl acetate?

Ethyl acetate's CAS number is 141-78-6. Its HSN code is 2915 31 00 — use this for GST invoicing and customs classification in India.

Do you supply food grade ethyl acetate?

We stock Commercial / Industrial Grade ethyl acetate at 99.80% min purity, manufactured by Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018) against their published specification. We do not list a food grade. For food-grade or application-specific requirements, call or WhatsApp us on +91 86087 80096 and we will confirm what we can arrange.

What is ethyl acetate used for?

Ethyl acetate is a fast-evaporating ester solvent used in flexible-packaging and gravure printing inks, adhesives and lamination, NC lacquers and coatings, pharmaceutical extraction, cosmetics, and resin thinning. We dispatch it across South India from our Redhills, Chennai warehouse.

Is ethyl acetate the same as ethyl ethanoate?

Yes. Ethyl ethanoate is the systematic (IUPAC) name for ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6). The trade abbreviations ETAC, EtOAc, and EA all refer to the same solvent.

What specification does your ethyl acetate meet?

Our material runs 99.80% min ethyl acetate content, acidity as acetic acid 0.0100% max, water 0.0500% max, colour 10.0 APHA max, and benzene not detected — per Laxmi Organic's published commercial-grade specification. The full spec table is on our TDS, doc no SPC-TDS-EST-001.

Can you supply ethyl acetate in bulk tankers in Chennai?

Yes. We supply ethyl acetate in bulk tankers — dedicated cleaned tankers of roughly 20 MT loads — with dispatch across South India from Redhills, Chennai. Order sizes depend on packaging and current stock; call or WhatsApp +91 86087 80096 for a quote.

Packaging Options

Bulk tankers (dedicated cleaned tankers, ~20 MT loads)

Product Details

CAS NUMBER141-78-6
CATEGORYAlcohol / Ethers
GRADE
Commercial / Industrial Grade — 99.80% min purity

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