Isobutyl Acetate

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25L, 210L

Isobutyl Acetate

Isobutyl acetate is a colourless, flammable liquid with a pleasant, fruity odour (resembling banana, apple, or pear). It is widely used across industrial, pharmaceutical, and consumer applications.

Paints, Coatings, and Inks

Solvent and Diluent: Serves as a core solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, wood varnishes, architectural coatings, and automotive refinish coatings.

Faster Drying Alternative: Frequently used to replace n-butyl acetate when a coating requires a faster evaporation and drying rate.

Printing Inks: Acts as a diluent and resin solvent in gravure and plastic printing inks to adjust viscosity and drying speed.

Adhesives, Sealants, and Rubber

Adhesives & Sealants: Used in formulating industrial adhesives, aerosol sprays, and sealants.

Rubber Compounds: Improves processability, viscosity, and homogeneity in rubber compounds, car tires, seals, and conveyor belts, and helps clean molds.

Pharmaceuticals and Extraction

API Extraction: Utilized as an extraction solvent to isolate active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and natural medicines.

Tablet Coatings: Functions as a volatile tablet-coating solvent that dries without residue to form a smooth protective barrier.

Flavors, Fragrances, and Cosmetics

Synthetic Flavoring: Employed as a food-grade synthetic flavoring agent that simulates banana, apple, or fruit aromas in beverages, candies, and baked goods.

Cosmetics & Personal Care: Used as a fast-drying solvent in nail polishes and removers, as well as a fragrance carrier or modifier in perfumes and lotions

Isobutyl Acetate