N-Propyl Acetate High-Quality Solvent for Coatings

physical property

Appearance: Colorless and transparent liquid

Odor: It has a fruity aroma, similar to the aroma of pineapple or pear

Density: 0.902 g/cm³ (20°C)

Boiling point: 77.1°C

Melting point:- 83.6°C

Flash point:- 4 ° C (closed cup)

Solubility: Easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether, slightly soluble in water

chemical property

Stability: Stable at room temperature, but may hydrolyze to produce acetic acid and ethanol under strong acid or alkali conditions

Flammability: Highly flammable, vapor and air can form explosive mixtures

Reactivity: Can react with strong oxidants, strong acids, and strong bases

Main purpose

Solvent:

Widely used in industries such as coatings, inks, adhesives, cleaning agents, etc

As an extractant used in the pharmaceutical and food industries

Spices:

It is used to prepare fruit flavor essence, such as perfume, cosmetics, food essence

Chemical raw materials:

Used for synthesizing organic compounds such as pharmaceuticals, dyes, fragrances, etc

Laboratory purpose:

As a solvent in chromatographic analysis

Moderate evaporation rate: Its evaporation rate is in a relatively ideal range. It will not be too fast to cause the paint to dry quickly during the construction process, affecting the leveling and coating effect; nor will it be too slow to cause the drying time to be too long, affecting production efficiency. A moderate evaporation rate helps to form a flat and smooth coating surface.

Low toxicity: Compared with some other organic solvents, n-propyl acetate has lower toxicity and less harm to the health of operators. This ensures the safety and health of workers to a certain extent during the production and construction of the paint, and meets the requirements of environmental protection and occupational safety.

Good chemical stability: It has good chemical stability at room temperature, is not easy to react chemically with other components in the paint, can maintain the stability of the paint system, and extend the storage life of the paint.

Application in coatings

Solvent-based coatings: As one of the main solvents or solvent components, it is widely used in solvent-based coatings. It can adjust the viscosity of the paint to make it suitable for different construction methods, such as brushing, spraying, roller coating, etc. At the same time, it can improve the drying performance of the paint, make the coating dry quickly and form a hard and wear-resistant paint film.

Automotive coatings: n-propyl acetate plays an important role in the production of automotive coatings. It helps to improve the gloss, fullness and adhesion of the coating, giving the surface of the car body a good appearance and protective performance, and enhancing the beauty and durability of the car.

Wood coatings: For wood coatings, n-propyl acetate can make the coating better penetrate into the wood surface, forming a uniform coating, protecting the wood from the erosion of the external environment, and giving the wood a good decorative effect, such as increasing the color and texture of the wood.

Coil coatings: In coil coatings, it can meet the requirements of high-speed coating and fast drying, ensuring that the coating can dry quickly and form a high-quality coating during the coil production process, improving production efficiency and product quality.

Precautions

Flammability: n-propyl acetate is a flammable liquid, and its vapor can form an explosive mixture with air. During storage and use, it should be kept away from fire and heat sources, and avoid operation in an environment with open flames or high temperatures. The storage place should have good ventilation conditions and be equipped with corresponding fire-fighting equipment.

Volatility: Due to its volatility, ventilation should be paid attention to during use to prevent its vapor from accumulating in the air to the explosion limit. At the same time, operators should wear appropriate protective equipment, such as protective gloves, protective glasses and gas masks, to avoid inhaling its vapor or contact with the skin.

Compatibility with other substances: In the design of coating formulas, attention should be paid to the compatibility of n-propyl acetate with other solvents, additives and resins. Some substances may interact with it and affect the performance of the coating, so it is best to perform compatibility testing before use.

Environmental requirements: Although n-propyl acetate has low toxicity, relevant environmental regulations must still be followed during use and handling. Avoid discharging it into the environment at will, and appropriate measures should be taken for treatment and recycling to reduce pollution to the environment.

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