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Product Overview
Tert-Butyl Acetate (TBA) is a clear, flammable liquid with a fruity odor. It is a common solvent with excellent solvency characteristics for polymers, resins, oils, and cellulose. It exhibits low toxicity and is not classified as a VOC under many air quality regulations.
Key Properties
- CAS Number: 540-88-5
- UN Number: 1123
- Specific Gravity: 0.864
- Concentration: 99.5%
- Grade: Industrial Grade
Common Applications
- Used as a solvent in the production of lacquers, enamels, inks, adhesives, thinners and industrial cleaners.
- Acts as a process solvent in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and organic chemicals.
- Utilized in the coating industry where rapid evaporation is required.
Safety Precautions
Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Benefits
Offers excellent solvency, quick evaporation, and low toxicity. It enhances flow and leveling in a variety of surface coating applications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 g/mol |
| Formula | CH3COOC(CH3)3 |
| Assay | 100% |
| Grade | ACS |
| Flash Point | 11 |
| Form | Liquid |
| Solubility | Soluble in organic solvents, slightly soluble in water |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Melting Point | -5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 98 °C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.862 |
| Industry | Industrial, Petroleum |
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