Methyl Acetate
Methyl acetate is a common ester, it is colorless, odor similar to acetone and adhesives. Methyl acetate flash point is -10 degrees and its flammability is very high. methyl acetate soluble in water and its solubility in water is related to the temperature directly. Methyl acetate is not stable against water base liquid or acids.
Methyl acetate General applications
Methyl acetate using in food additives, in adhesives, cleaning and personal care products. Methyl acetate used in making cosmetics, lubricants, varnishes and fast-drying paints, Methyl acetate also using in coating of furniture and vehicle, veneers, resin, artificial leather and electronic products. Methyl acetate basic uses are in paint, coating, cosmetics, textile and motor industries.
Methyl Acetate customers and export destinations
Methyl acetate often exporting to our customers in Middle east, CIS, Russia, Turkey, Europe, African countries which are using Methyl Acetate for making paint, coating, textile, cosmetics, personal care and motor industries.
Methyl acetate supplying by Faragam company under international standard condition and the best quality, packing and exporting to mention above destinations.
Methyl Acetate Analysis
Methyl Acetate 99% Min
| Description | Method | Limit | |
| 1 | Appearance | Visual Inspection | Colorless, Clear liquid |
| 2 | Color, pt-co unit | ASTM D1209 | Max 10 |
| 3 | Purity, wt% | ASTM D3545 | Min 99 |
| 4 | Water, wt% | ASTM D1064 | Max 0.4 |
| 5 | Acidity as Acetic Acid, wt% | ASTM D1613 | MAX 0.01 |
| 6 | Density at 20 oC | ASTM D1298 | 0930-0.935 |
| 7 | Boiling Range at 760 mmHg, oC | ASTM D1078 | 55-60 |
Methyl Acetate 85% Min
| Description | Method | Limit | |
| 1 | Appearance | Visual Inspection | Colorless, Clear liquid |
| 2 | Color, pt-co unit | ASTM D1209 | Max 10 |
| 3 | Purity, wt% | ASTM D3545 | Min 85 |
| 4 | Water, wt% | ASTM D1064 | Max 0.5 |
| 5 | Acidity as Acetic Acid, wt% | ASTM D1613 | MAX 0.01 |
| 6 | Density at 20 oC | ASTM D1298 | 0910-0.925 |
| 7 | Refractive index | ASTM D1218 | 1.3575-1.3595 |
| 8 | Boiling Range at 760 mmHg, oC | ASTM D1078 | 55-59 |