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Product Introduction
Sec-butyl acetate is a transparent organic solvent obtained by esterifying sec-butanol with acetic acid, and is commonly used as a base component in formulations of coatings, inks, and adhesives.
Product Advantages
Excellent solubility
It has good solubility for nitrocellulose, acrylic resin, polyurethane, epoxy resin, and various natural oils and fats. Can be used as the main solvent or co-solvent to effectively reduce system viscosity, improve formula compatibility and stability, and obtain paint films with high glossiness and good fullness
Balanced drying performance
Boiling point is 112℃, and middle evaporation rate (about 0.7 times that of butyl acetate). It's good for coating leveling, reducing defects such as orange peel and pinholes, while ensuring production efficiency.
Product Application
Industrial coating
Widely used in coil coatings, industrial baking paints, plastic coatings, and automotive repair paints as a key solvent to adjust drying speed and leveling, especially suitable for coating lines that require excellent appearance.
Printing ink
Used for gravure printing ink, composite ink, etc., its moderate evaporation rate helps prevent the printing plate from drying out, ensuring clear printing patterns and full colors.
Adhesive and resin synthesis
As a solvent used in the production of polyurethane and acrylic adhesives, as well as a reaction medium for certain synthetic resins.
Industrial cleaning
Used to prepare degreasing and cleaning agents for metal parts, which can effectively dissolve grease and flux residues.
Package & Storage
Package
25kg drum, 180kg drum, IBC drum, ISO tank container
Storage
Keep the container sealed, avoid contacting with moisture.
Stored in a cool and dry place, better under 30℃.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Keep away from heating or fire, no mix-storage with oxidizer, acid and alkali.
FAQ
Q: We have been using n-butyl acetate (NBAC) all along. If we switch to sec butyl acetate (SBAC), will my formula need to be significantly modified? Will the quality of the paint film decrease?
A: Basically no big changes are needed, it is an ideal equivalent substitute. SBAC has extremely similar polarity to n-butyl ester, and its compatibility with resins such as nitrocellulose paint and polyurethane is almost identical.
The key point is that although SBAC has a faster volatilization rate of about 20-30%, it performs extremely well in the 'leveling window period' during the later stage of coating drying. Not only does it not reduce the quality of the paint film, but its lower surface tension actually helps the paint film to be smoother and have higher glossiness.
We suggest that you conduct a 30% -50% partial substitution test first, as you will usually find a slight decrease in viscosity and better workability.
Q: Compared to n-butyl ester, what are the other advantages besides price?
A: Price advantage is only one aspect, the core is comprehensive cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
A better viscosity reducing effect on resins. When reaching the same construction viscosity, you can add more solids or reduce the total amount of solvent used.
Lower water solubility. During the rainy season or in high humidity environments, it can effectively reduce the risk of paint film 'whitening' and lower the rate of defective products.
Q: How safe is this product? Is it environmentally compliant? Will the odor be strong?
A: Sec-butyl Acetate is a typical environmentally friendly solvent.
In the evaluation of the US EPA, it is listed as a non HAPs (harmful air pollutant) solvent with much lower toxicity than aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylene. Its odor is lighter and lighter than n-butyl ester, with a slight fruity aroma that can significantly improve the working environment for workshop workers. Compliant with conventional environmental testing standards (such as REACH, RoHS), it is currently the preferred variety for the green transformation of the coating industry to reduce benzene and increase esters.
Product Specification
Boiling point: 112℃
Density: Approximately 0.875 g/cm ³ (20℃)
Flash point:17℃
Explosion limit: approximately 1.7% -9.8%.
Evaporation rate (BuAc=1) : about 0.7
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water (about 7g/L, 20℃). completely miscible with most organic solvents such as alcohols, ethers, ketones, hydrocarbons, etc.
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ITEM |
Standard |
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Purity, % |
≥99.0 |
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Hazen(Pt-Co), % |
≤15 |
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Water, % |
≤0.10 |
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Sec-butyl alcohol, % |
≤0.1 |