Methyl Acetate （MTAC）
Content: 99.5%
CAS: 79-20-9
Package: 200L drum
Origin: China
Payment terms: LC at sight / DA / OA / DP / TT
MOQ: 500KG
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- No.420 Zhonghua Road,Qinghuai District, Nanjing,China 210001
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- Mr.Sam
- sales@nanjingchem.com
Product Introduction
Methyl Acetate
Nanjing Chem Co.,Ltd is one of the leading Methyl Acetate suppliers and also a professional solvent manufacturer in China.
Methyl acetate, also known as methyl ethanoate, is a fast-evaporating low-boiling ester solvent widely recognized in the global chemical industry. Produced through mature esterification technology, it features strong dissolving power for resin systems, moderate volatility and mild odor. As an eco-friendly alternative to ketone and aromatic solvents, methyl acetate has become a core raw solvent in coatings, architectural paints, industrial coatings and various printing ink formulations. Our factory specializes in mass production of premium-grade methyl acetate with stable purity, batch-to-batch consistency and low impurity content to satisfy strict downstream production standards worldwide.
Product Overview of Methyl Acetate
Methyl acetate is a colorless, transparent liquid ester solvent with slight fruity aroma, fully miscible with alcohols, ketones, ethers and other common organic solvents. It delivers excellent solvency to acrylic resin, polyurethane resin, nitrocellulose, alkyd resin and synthetic rubber, which makes it irreplaceable in paint and ink manufacturing.
Compared with traditional strong solvents like acetone and toluene, methyl acetate carries lower toxicity and more environmentally friendly degradation performance, complying with international VOC emission control regulations for coating and printing industries.
Core Advantages of Our Industrial Grade Methyl Acetate
- High main content & low residual impurities, no turbidity or suspended matter after long-term storage
- Fast, uniform evaporation rate, smooth film forming without pinholes or orange peel in paint construction
- Powerful dissolving capacity for most coating resins, effectively reducing formulation viscosity
- Low odor, low VOC release, meets global environmental protection requirements for water-based & solvent-based coatings
- Good compatibility with ester, alcohol and ether co-solvents, flexible for customized paint/ink formula adjustment
- Stable production craft, consistent evaporation speed and purity across bulk shipments
Our technical team continuously optimizes the esterification synthesis route of methyl acetate, effectively controlling by-product generation during production and greatly improving product purity and stability for long-term industrial use.
Technical Specifications of Methyl Acetate
Standard industrial bulk grade parameters for export (factory inspection standard):
| Inspection Item | Standard Index |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Methyl Acetate (Methyl Ethanoate) |
| CAS No. | 79-20-9 |
| Appearance (25℃) | Colorless transparent liquid, free of suspended solids |
| Methyl Acetate Purity | ≥99.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.05% |
| Acidity (as CH3COOH) | ≤0.008% |
| Distillation Range (54–58℃) | ≥98% |
| Chroma (Hazen) | ≤10 |
| Residue on Evaporation | ≤0.001% |
| Flash Point (Closed Cup) | -9.8℃ |
Packaging Options: 200L iron drum, 1000L IBC tote tank; full 20GP / 40HQ container bulk delivery, customized small package for lab trial orders available.
Main Industrial Applications of Methyl Acetate Solvent
The primary application of methyl acetate lies in coating, paint and printing ink manufacturing, with wide derivative industrial uses:
- Coatings & Architectural Paints
Core diluent solvent for nitro paint, acrylic coating, PU topcoat, wood furniture paint, metal anti-corrosion paint. Adjust paint fluidity, accelerate surface drying and form smooth protective film.
- Printing Inks
Universal solvent for gravure ink, flexo ink, plastic packaging ink, offset printing ink. Dissolve ink binders, improve leveling and reduce ink residue on printing rollers.
- Adhesive Raw Material
Diluent for polyurethane adhesive, synthetic rubber adhesive, laminating glue used in plastic and packaging industries.
- Cleaning Agent Solvent
Low-toxicity industrial degreaser for plastic surface cleaning, electronic part precision cleaning instead of toxic benzene solvents.
- Chemical Intermediate & Extraction Agent
Used as reaction medium and extraction solvent in fine chemical, pharmaceutical and fragrance synthesis.
- Cosmetic Daily Chemical Auxiliary
Low-odor solvent for nail polish, care product raw material with controlled addition ratio.
Our Methyl Acetate Manufacturing Factory Strength
We are a professional Chinese solvent manufacturer focusing on ester solvents including methyl acetate, integrating independent R&D, automated production, strict quality inspection and one-stop export service for global coating and ink factories.
Factory Scale & Professional Technical Team
- Total factory occupied land: 100 mu (around 66,700 square meters)
- Total on-site staff: 150 people, covering production operation, quality control, international sales, after-sales technical support
- Full-time professional R&D & chemical technical team: 30 engineers and laboratory testing specialists
- Independent central analysis laboratory equipped with gas chromatography, distillation tester and full set solvent inspection equipment; every batch of methyl acetate passes full index test before delivery.
R&D Cooperation & Green Production Process Optimization
Our R&D laboratory maintains long-term joint research cooperation with multiple domestic scientific research institutes and universities, focusing on three core research directions for methyl acetate and other chemical solvents:
- Green esterification craft upgrading for methyl acetate production, cut raw material consumption and energy loss, reduce toxic by-products
- Continuous quality improvement system to lift methyl acetate purity and control trace impurities that affect paint film performance
- Closed-loop production transformation to lower solvent volatilization loss in the whole workshop
All production lines adopt sealed circulation reaction equipment, avoiding solvent leakage and volatile pollution, fully compliant with China industrial environmental standards and overseas import chemical safety requirements.
Complete Waste Water & Solid Waste Treatment System
Supporting professional environmental protection facilities are built within the factory zone to realize standardized disposal of all production pollutants generated during methyl acetate manufacturing:
- Production wastewater: multi-stage treatment including precipitation, distillation recovery and biochemical degradation, discharged after all indexes meet national emission limits
- Waste solid & waste catalyst: classified collection, centralized harmless treatment and resource recycling
- Real-time online monitoring of exhaust gas and wastewater discharge data, zero over-standard discharge in mass production
Our optimized green production process greatly reduces waste generation per ton of methyl acetate compared with traditional old craft manufacturers, providing sustainable, eco-friendly solvent supply for global coating enterprises.
Frequently Asked Questions About Methyl Acetate
Q1: What is the core function of methyl acetate in paints and inks?
Methyl acetate acts as a fast-evaporating primary solvent that dissolves resin binders thoroughly, adjusts paint/ink viscosity, accelerates surface drying, and ensures flat, flawless coating film without bubbles or sagging. It is widely matched with slow-evaporating ester/alcohol solvents to balance construction performance.
Q2: Is methyl acetate environmentally friendly compared with benzene solvents?
Yes. Methyl acetate has low toxicity, low carcinogenic risk and high natural biodegradability. It is a mainstream eco-friendly substitute for toluene, xylene and other aromatic solvents to meet strict global VOC limits for coating and printing industries.
Q3: What export documents can you provide for customs clearance?
We supply complete international trade documents: COA Certificate of Analysis, MSDS Safety Data Sheet, TDS Technical Data Sheet, commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and support relevant chemical declaration materials for EU, Southeast Asia, Middle East clients.
Q4: What is your minimum order quantity of methyl acetate?
MOQ for trial order: one 200L iron drum; mass bulk supply via IBC tank or full container load (20GP / 40HQ) with factory-direct competitive price.
Q5: Can your technical team provide formulation guidance for paint & ink factories?
Absolutely. Our 30-person professional technical team offers free formula matching suggestions, solvent ratio adjustment technical support for downstream coating and ink manufacturers based on their production requirements.
Why Choose Us as Your Reliable Methyl Acetate Supplier
- Self-owned 100 mu automated solvent production plant, no middlemen, stable annual output and continuous bulk delivery capacity
- Independent R&D laboratory with 30 professional technicians, long-term university cooperation for green craft upgrading and stable product quality control
- Complete supporting waste water & solid waste treatment facilities, eco-friendly production to satisfy global chemical import environmental standards
- Free technical formulation consultation for paint, ink and adhesive manufacturers
- Flexible packaging scheme, fast delivery with FOB Shanghai port shipment service
- One-stop full-set export document service, dedicated after-sales tracking for overseas distributors and end manufacturers
