Sec-Butyl Acetate CAS 105-46-4

What Sec-Butyl Acetate Is

Sec-Butyl Acetate is the ester of acetic acid and secondary butyl alcohol. The colorless liquid dissolves resins and polymers, carries a mild fruity profile and separates well from water. For evaporation it sits between ethyl acetate and normal butyl acetate, so drying and flow can be tuned in a coating. UATChem supplies industrial material, with assay, acidity, water content and distillation range on the COA and TDS.

Coatings, Ink, Adhesive and Cleaning Uses

• Coatings and lacquers. It is a workhorse solvent for nitrocellulose, acrylic and other lacquers and paints, giving medium fast drying, good flow and reduced blushing. Where a slower film is wanted, it pairs with n-butyl acetate to adjust the solvent blend.
• Inks and adhesives. It dissolves binder resins in printing inks and is used in adhesive formulations that need a moderately fast, low residue solvent.
• Cleaning and extraction. It goes into thinners, degreasing and cleaning products and serves as a reaction and extraction solvent in fine chemical work.

Typical Specifications

Assay, acidity, water content and distillation range vary by grade and are reported on the COA and TDS, while flash point and safe handling are covered by the SDS; the table below identifies the material.

Packaging, Documents and Ordering

• Small and regular orders ship in 20 kg and 25 kg tin cans or 180 kg steel drums, and IBC shipments can be arranged for bulk volumes, matching the photos. Keep the liquid sealed and cool, away from heat and flame.
• As a flammable liquid (UN 1123), every lot comes with a COA, TDS and SDS, with assay, acidity, water content and distillation range on the COA and emergency advice on the SDS.
• Samples are available for evaluation. To quote, UATChem needs the grade, quantity, packing and destination port.

FAQ

Q: What is sec-butyl acetate used for?

A: Sec-Butyl Acetate is a medium fast solvent for lacquers, paints, thinners, inks, adhesives, cleaners and extraction work.

Q: How is sec-butyl acetate packed?

A: UATChem supplies it as a colorless liquid in 20 kg and 25 kg cans and 180 kg steel drums, with bulk packing on request.

Q: How does sec-butyl acetate compare with n-butyl acetate?

A: It dries faster than n-butyl acetate and slower than ethyl acetate and dissolves nitrocellulose and acrylic resins.

Q: What documents come with sec-butyl acetate?

A: Keep containers sealed and cool, away from heat and flame; every lot has a COA, TDS and SDS covering assay and acidity.