High-Performance Carbitol Acetate – Solvent Grade (CAS No. 112-15-2)
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Carbitol Acetate
Carbitol acetate is another name for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, an industrial solvent known for its good solvency properties and low evaporation rate. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant odor and is used in formulations that need high solvency and slow evaporation. High demand for it is noted in the paint and coatings industry, printing inks, and other chemical processes.
Carbitol acetate has excellent solvent characteristics in resins, oils, and dyes. It is often used in specialty coatings and finish formulations. Its low volatility and compatibility with most other solvents make it an essential ingredient in applications requiring controlled drying times and a smooth finish.
Production Regions and How Carbitol Acetate Is Manufactured
Key Production Regions:
China: China is a major producer of Carbitol acetate commercially, with specialized export facilities.
United States: Known for its production quality, which meets international and domestic production standards.
Germany: Leaders in the chemical industry, known for quality regulations while producing the Carbitol acetate.
India: The recent, emerging country producer, well known for its economical product manufacturing that meets the global economies of scale.
How It Is Made:
Carbitol acetate can be synthesized through the esterification process between diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, also known as Carbitol, and either acetic acid or acetic anhydride. The manufacturing process entails:
Reaction: Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether is reacted under controlled conditions in a catalyst with acetic acid or anhydride.
Distillation: The reaction mixture is heated, thus removing any byproducts, such as water or acetic acid, to facilitate the formation of Carbitol acetate.
Purification: To meet commercial requirements, the raw product can be brought to a very high degree of purity by distillation or filtration.
Quality Control: Pure products with stability and performance characterizations are ensured before final clearance to industrial standards.
Carbitol Acetate Grades
There are grades of carbitol acetate as stipulated by demand specifications for industrial use:
Industrial Grade Carbitol Acetate:
Applications: Used in paint and coatings, printing inks, and chemical formulations where high solvency and slow evaporation are needed.
Properties: Has excellent miscibility with resins and dyes; hence, it is applied in the formulation of coatings and specialty chemicals.
Technical Grade Carbitol Acetate:
Applications: Suitable for applications that employ high-performance solvents in formulating industrial cleaning solutions and specialty fluids. Properties: Has reliable solvency power with moderate purity suitable for technical and industrial applications.
Industrial Use of Carbitol Acetate
Carbitol acetate has a wide range of applications in diverse industries due to its excellent solubility, excellent compatibility, and low rate of evaporation as follows:
1. Paint and Coating Industry:
Role: It acts as a solvent and helps paint to flow, level, and dry with a smooth coat and finish.
Automotive coatings, industrial finishes, and specialty paints require high gloss and durability.
2. Printing Inks:
Functionality: Supplies the necessary drying and stability required for ink formulation.
Applications: Most flexographic and gravure printing ink formulation formulations currently in use assure excellent quality print with the least defects.
3. Adhesives and Sealants:
Functionality: A solvent function used in modifying viscosity and improving the application properties of adhesive materials
Applications: Used as an additive in several adhesive and sealant applications that give smooth application properties with a good bond strength.
4. Industrial Cleaners:
Function: This is a good cleaning agent, especially for heavy-duty industry applications.
Applications: It is formulated into cleaning products because it removes tenacious residues, oils, and greases, due to its solvency and compatibility with other cleaning agents.
5. Chemical Production:
Usage: Intermediary Solvent in Chemical Production which requires high solubility and processability in chemical processes.
Applications: Used for producing specialty chemicals such as lacquers and coatings with certain performance needs.
Chemical Properties of Carbitol Acetate
Chemical Formula: C8H16O4
CAS Number: 112-15-2
Molecular Weight: 176.21 g/mol
Solubility: Water and a variety of organic solvents can dissolve it. Making it suitable for various formulations.
Boiling Point: Approximately 230°C (446°F)
Flash Point: Approximately 113°C (235°F)
Density: Approximately 1.02 g/cm³ at 20°C
Physical Properties of Carbitol Acetate
Appearance: Colorless, clear liquid.
Odor: Faint, sweet and candy-like.
Viscosity: Low to moderate viscosity for ease in handling and mixing.
Reactivity: Stable under ordinary conditions, and thus must be kept from the oxidation agents
Evaporation Rate: Slow. This contributes to the regulated drying times of products used for coating and inking applications.
Bulk Packaging that caters to Industrial and Wholesale Customers
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports offers secure and flexible packaging designed to meet the different requirements of various clients and industries:
Bulk Packaging
200-liter drums are a major industrial application that guarantees safe transport and storage.
IBC Totes (1,000 liters): Designed for volume customers, these containers offer effective storage and handling on a large scale for heavy users.
Small Industrial Containers:
20 L and 50 L Containers: Scaled for medium-scale operations and for laboratories, which would need quantities manageable for practical use.
Customized Packaging: Available based on individual clients' specific requirements, such as customized container size and label options.
Country of Origin and Export Countries
Principal Country of Origin:
China: The largest producing country with significant export capacity.
United States: Superior-grade Carbitol acetate is manufactured, meeting intense industry standards.
Germany: High-grade Carbitol acetate is manufactured with perfect quality control
India: An emerging player in the industry offering cost-effective industrial solutions
Export Markets: Abdul Sattar Sons Exports provides carbitol acetate products to a large international market with timely and hassle-free delivery:
North America: Products for industries in the United States and Canada, including paint, coatings, and chemical industries.
Europe: Supplies to Germany, France, and the UK for coatings, inks, and industrial formulation applications
Asia-Pacific: There are several industry applications in Japan, South Korea, and Australia, especially industrial ones.
Middle East and Africa: Supporting various industries with growing demand for high-quality Carbitol acetate.
South America: Solutions provided to industries mainly in Brazil and neighboring countries supply all paint, coatings, and cleaning agent demands.
Conclusion
Abdul Sattar Sons Exports is dedicated to delivering quality Carbitol acetate, which meets the needs of industries worldwide. We maintain high standards, flexible options for packaging, and reliable logistics and, therefore, are sure of providing our best products for specific applications to our customers. Whether you need paints, coatings, printing inks, or industrial cleaning solvents, Carbitol acetate is available for your company and has the best chemical product quality and service. We at Abdul Sattar Sons Exports guarantee that our client's expectations of Carbitol acetate solutions are met with consistent performance and high quality, as well as a commitment to the success of our customers.
