Butyl acetate: colourless transparent liquid. Aromatic odour. Miscible with ethanol, ether and general organic solvents, soluble in hydrocarbons. dissolves in about 120 parts of water at 25°C. Flammable. Vapour can form explosive mixture with air, explosion limit 1.4%～8.0% (volume). Irritating. Narcotic in high concentration. Can cause combustion and explosion when exposed to open flame and high heat. Reacts strongly with oxidising agents.

Basic information

Main applications

Application 1: GB 2760-96 stipulates that it is allowed to use edible spices. As a spice, it is widely used in the preparation of banana, pear, pineapple, apricot, peach, strawberry, berry and other flavors. It can also be used as a solvent for natural rubber and synthetic resins.

Application 2: Excellent organic solvent, good for cellulose acetate butyrate, ethyl cellulose, chlorinated rubber, polystyrene, methacrylic resin and many natural resins such as tannin extract, manila gum, dammar resin, etc. Solubility properties. Widely used in nitrocellulose varnishes, used as solvents in the processing of artificial leather, fabrics and plastics, used as extractants in various petroleum processing and pharmaceutical processes, and also used in spice compounding and apricots, bananas, pears, pineapples, etc. Components of various fragrances.

Application 3: Used as analytical reagent, chromatographic analysis standard substance and solvent.

First aid measure

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin thoroughly with soapy water and clean water.

Eye contact: Immediately lift eyelids and rinse with plenty of running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Quickly remove from the scene to fresh air. Keep your airway clear. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. If breathing stops, give artificial respiration immediately. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Drink enough warm water to induce vomiting.