Isooctyl acetate

Isooctyl acetate (also known as 2-ethylhexyl acetate or acetic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester) is an important industrial solvent and chemical additive. Its main applications can be summarized as follows:

I. Solvent Applications

1. ‌Coatings and Paints‌
   • Used as a solvent for high-end paints, baking finishes, and nitrocellulose lacquers to improve leveling and film-forming effects, enhancing coating gloss and adhesion.
   • Acts as a coalescing aid in latex paints, improving film flexibility and weather resistance.
2. ‌Adhesives and Inks‌
   • Serves as a diluent for adhesives, enhancing product flow and bonding performance.
   • Used in ink formulations to improve printability and drying speed.
3. ‌Cleaning and Paint Removers‌
   • Added to cleaning agents to dissolve grease, suitable for degreasing mechanical or electronic equipment.

II. Leather Industry

• ‌Gloss Agent Solvent‌: Functions as an efficient solvent for leather gloss agents, imparting excellent gloss, softness, and water resistance to leather.

III. Plastic and Resin Processing

• ‌Plasticizing Additive‌: Acts as an internal lubricant or release agent in the processing of plastics such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), improving processing flow.
• ‌Polyurethane Foam Manufacturing‌: Used in the production of foam materials with excellent thermal insulation and sound absorption properties.

IV. Fragrance Manufacturing

• Utilized in edible and cosmetic fragrance formulations due to its natural fruity aroma (e.g., pear, rose notes).

V. Safety and Storage

• ‌Properties‌: Colorless transparent liquid with a flash point of approximately 87.8°C. Classified as low toxicity (rat LD₅₀=3000mg/kg) but may cause irritation to eyes and skin.
• ‌Storage Requirements‌: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from fire sources, strong oxidizers, acids, and alkalis.

‌Note‌: Industrial-grade products require attention to purity (e.g., content ≥99%) and impurity control (acid value, moisture, etc.).