Description：
N-propyl acetate is a colorless, volatile solvent with an odor similar to acetone. It has good solvency power for many natural and synthetic resins. It is miscible with many organic solvents.
Physical properties
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Molecular Weight
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102.13
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Relative Evaporation Rate nBuAc=1
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2.75
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Vapor Pressure at 20°C, mmHg
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25
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Density at 20°C lb/gal
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7.39
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Specific Gravity at 20/20°C
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0.883
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Viscosity at 20°C cP
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0.6
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Surface Tension
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(dynes/cm at 20°C)
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24.4
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(dynes/cm at 25°C)
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-
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Hansen Solubility Parameters, [cal/cm3]1/2
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Total
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8.6
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Non-Polar
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7.5
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Polar
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2.1
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Hydrogen Bonding
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3.7
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Boiling Point, °C at 760mm Hg
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101.5
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Solubility at 20°C
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%Wt In Water
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2
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%Wt Water in
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2.6
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Closed Cup Flash Point °F
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58
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SARA 313 (see note 1†)
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N
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Hazardous Air Pollutant (see note 2††)
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N
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Classification/Registry Numbers
CAS Number:109-60-4
EINECS:203-686-1
UN Number:1276
Features:
- Clear,highly volatile liquid
- Mild odor
- Sparingly soluble in water
- Good resin solvent
- Slow RER
- Promotes flow and leveling
- Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent
- Solvency power similar to ethyl acetate
- Miscible with many organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, aldehydes, glycols and glycol ethers)
Applications :
- Coatings
- Wood lacquers
- Aerosol sprays
- Nail care
- Cosmetic / personal care solvent
- Fragrance solvent
- Process solvent
- Printing inks(especially flexographic and special screen)
