Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Sec-Butyl Acetate Organic Solvent

BASF Solvay Sec-Butyl Acetate is a high-purity organic solvent with excellent dissolving power for resins and cellulose esters. It offers low toxicity vs. n-butyl acetate and superior evaporation rate control. Ideal for coatings inks and adhesives where balanced volatility and compatibility are critical. Meets ISO 9001 and REACH standards.
  • sec butyl acetate organic solvent_e875c217
  • sec butyl acetate organic solvent_e875c217

Features Of Sec-Butyl Acetate Organic Solvent

  1. High solvency power for cellulose esters, acrylic resins, and nitrocellulose lacquers.

  2. Moderate evaporation rate—slower than ethyl acetate but faster than amyl acetate—enabling improved flow and leveling in coatings.

  3. Low water miscibility, supporting phase separation control in multi-solvent systems.

  4. Good compatibility with common hydrocarbon diluents and other oxygenated solvents.

  5. Lower toxicity profile compared to many chlorinated or aromatic solvents, supporting safer industrial handling.

Typical Applications Of Sec-Butyl Acetate Organic Solvent

  1. Formulation of high-solids automotive refinish coatings and clearcoats.

  2. Solvent carrier in gravure and flexographic inks for flexible packaging.

  3. Component in protective wood and metal varnishes requiring balanced drying and film integrity.

  4. Intermediate solvent in pharmaceutical active ingredient (API) crystallization and purification processes.

  5. Carrier for agricultural adjuvants and pesticide formulations requiring controlled release kinetics.

Specifications Of Sec-Butyl Acetate Organic Solvent

Chemical TypeSecondary alkyl acetate ester
Product FormClear, colorless liquid
AppearanceTransparent, free from suspended matter
OdorCharacteristic sweet, fruity ester odor
Purity (GC)≥ 99.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)≤ 0.10 wt%
Density at 20°C0.860–0.865 g/cm³
Boiling Range112–114°C


Get in Touch with ERICW
Let competitive chemical materials go global.

Your Name *

Your Email *

Your Phone

Country

Your Message *