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Isopropyl Acetate (IPA)
Price: Rs 100 per Kg + GST as applicable
Isopropyl Acetate (IPA)
Category
Solvents / Ester-Based Industrial Chemicals
Description
Isopropyl Acetate (IPA) is a clear, fast-evaporating ester solvent with excellent solvency and low toxicity, widely used across coatings, inks, adhesives, and chemical processing applications. It offers good compatibility with acrylic, nitrocellulose, and chlorinated rubber systems, making it ideal for industrial coatings and printing formulations. With high purity, quick drying characteristics, and a pleasant fruity odor, Isopropyl Acetate is preferred in industries where clean evaporation and strong solvency performance are required.
Applications
- Paints & Coatings: Solvent for automotive, industrial & wood coatings
- Printing Inks: Used in flexographic & gravure ink systems
- Adhesives: Solvent in adhesive & sealant formulations
- Chemical Intermediate: Solvent for extraction & synthesis processes
- Cleaning Agent: Degreasing & surface cleaning in industry
- Cosmetic & Personal Care (Industrial Grade): Solvent in formulations
Technical Details
- Chemical Formula: C5H10O2
- CAS Number: 108-21-4
- Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
- Purity: ≥ 99%
- Boiling Point: ~88°C
- Flash Point: ~2°C (Highly flammable)
- Odor: Fruity, sweet odor
- Density: ~0.87 g/cm³
- Solubility: Moderately soluble in water; miscible with organic solvents
- Evaporation Rate: Fast drying solvent
Packaging
- 180–200 L steel drums
- 1000 L IBC tanks
- Bulk / ISO tankers
Storage & Handling
- Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated areas away from heat & ignition sources
- Use explosion-proof electrical equipment & proper grounding
- Wear protective gloves, goggles & chemical-resistant PPE
- Keep containers sealed when not in use
- Maintain safe handling away from oxidizers & strong acids
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