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Technical Data Sheet
Eastman™ Methyl Acetate, High Purity


Chemical Synonym
  • Methyl Acetate
Applications
  • Adhesives/sealants-B&C
  • Aerosol coatings
  • Architectural coatings
  • Auto OEM
  • Auto refinish
  • Automotive
  • Commerical printing inks
  • Construction chemicals
  • General industrial coatings
  • Graphic arts
  • Intermediates
  • Marine
  • Paints & coatings
  • Pharmaceutical chemicals
  • Protective coatings
  • Wood coatings
Key Attributes
  • Excellent solvent activity
  • Fast evaporation rate
  • High electrical resistance
  • Low MIR value
  • Low odor
  • Non-HAP
  • Non-SARA
  • Readily biodegradable
  • Urethane grade
  • VOC exempt

Product Description
Eastman™ Methyl Acetate, High Purity is a fast evaporating, mild odor, active solvent that is used with a broad range of coating and ink resins. It is similar in performance to the regular grade of methyl acetate supplied by Eastman. However, Eastman™ Methyl Acetate, High Purity is a urethane grade (low water and alcohol content) solvent, making it useful in moisture sensitive paints such as 2-K polyurethane coatings. Because of its fast evaporation rate, this solvent is suitable for use in other applications where fast solvent release and quick dry-to-touch time are needed. Methyl acetate is exempt from regulation as a VOC under Federal law [40 CFR 51.100(s)]. It is a non-HAP, non-ODS, readily biodegradable solvent that can be used in blends to develop environmentally friendly cleaners.

Typical Properties

PropertyTypical Value, Units
General
Acidity 
     as Acetic Acid0.05 wt % max.
Assay99.5 wt % min.
Autoignition Temperature501 °C
Azeotropes 
     BP56.1 °C
     Wt % Water5.0 wt %
Boiling Point 
     @ 760 mm Hg55.8-58.2 °C (132-137 °F)
Color 
     Pt-Co5 max.
Dilution Ratio 
     Toluene2.9
     VMP Naphtha0.9
Electrical Resistance4.0 Megohms
Empirical FormulaC3H6O2
Evaporation Rate 
     (ether = 1)1.9
     (n-butyl acetate = 1)6.2
Flash Point 
     Setaflash Closed Cup-15 °C (4 °F)
Freezing Point-98 °C (-144 °F)
Hansen Solubility Parameters 
     Hydrogen Bonding7.6
     Nonpolar15.5
     Polar7.2
     Total18.8
Methyl Alcohol Content0.10 wt % max.
Molecular Weight74.09
Refractive Index 
     @ 20°C1.3589
Solubility 
     in Water22.7 %
     in Water, @ 20°C22.7 wt %
     Water in8.8 %
     Water in, @ 20°C8.8 wt %
Specific Gravity 
     @ 20°C/20°C0.933
Surface Tension 
     @ 20°C25.2 dynes/cm
TLV PPM 1999200
Vapor Pressure 
     @ 20°C179.5 mm Hg
     @ 55°C94.3 kPa
Viscosity 
     @ 25°C, 8% CAB-381-0.514 cP
     @ 25°C, 8% RS 1/2-s NC11 cP
Water0.05 wt % max.
Wt/Vol 
     @ 20°C0.93 kg/L (7.78 lb/gal)



Comments
Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.


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