Product Overview

Sec-Butyl Acetate (SBA), also known as butan-2-yl acetate, is an organic ester solvent with excellent solvency and moderate evaporation rate. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a fruity odor and is widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and chemical industries.

Due to its good balance between evaporation speed and solvency, Sec-Butyl Acetate is considered an effective alternative solvent for many industrial applications.

Basic Information

Chemical Name: Sec-Butyl Acetate / 2-Butyl Acetate
CAS No.: 105-46-4
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 116.16 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Purity: ≥99%
Boiling Point: About 112°C
Density: About 0.87 g/cm³ (20°C)
Flash Point: About 31°C
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents

Main Applications

1. Coatings and Paint Industry

Sec-Butyl Acetate is widely used as a solvent in:

• Industrial coatings
• Automotive paints
• Wood coatings
• Decorative paints

It provides good flow properties and helps improve coating performance.

2. Printing Inks

Due to its suitable evaporation rate and strong dissolving ability, Sec-Butyl Acetate is commonly used in:

• Gravure inks
• Flexographic inks
• Printing formulations

3. Adhesives

Sec-Butyl Acetate is used as a solvent in adhesive production, helping improve:

• Solubility
• Drying performance
• Processing properties

4. Chemical Intermediate

It can also be used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and industrial formulations.

Advantages of Sec-Butyl Acetate

• Excellent solvency for resins and polymers
• Moderate evaporation rate
• Good compatibility with other solvents
• Low water solubility
• Suitable for various industrial applications

Packaging & Storage

Common Packaging:

• 180kg HDPE drums
• ISO Tank
• Flexitank (subject to shipping requirements)

Storage Recommendations:
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat sources, sparks, and open flames. Handle according to chemical safety regulations.

Sec-Butyl Acetate Supplier in China

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