n-butyl propionate is a moderately fast evaporating solvent. Its linear structure contributes to effective viscosity reduction and improves solvent diffusion from coating films.
| Chemical Name: | n-Butyl Propionate |
| Other Names: |
• Propanoic Acid, Butyl Ester • Butyl Propanoate |
| CAS No: | 590-01-2 |
| Chemical Formula: | CH3CH2COOC4H9 |
Features:
• Non-HAP (Hazardous Air Pollutant) Solvent
• Stronger solvency for high solids coatings
• Proper volatility for high solids coatings and printing inks applications
• Linear structure giving faster diffusion through coating and ink films
• High electrical resistance
• Low odor values
• Good resin solvent
• Possible excellent replacement for Methyl n-Amyl Ketone (MAK) or xylene
Applications:
• Appliance coatings
• Automotive refinish
• Cleaning fluids
• Enamels
• Lacquers
• OEM coatings
• Polymerization solvent
