Blue steel drum labeled Normal Butyl Acetate 180 kg industrial solvent
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Normal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade)

Normal Butyl Acetate is a solvent used extensively in industries for coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning agents. Supplied in 180 kg drums, it supports diverse industrial processes in Kenya.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number123-86-4
Chemical FormulaC6H12O2
AppearanceClear, colorless liquid
Packaging180 kg steel drums
StorageCool, dry, ventilated chemical storage

Normal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade) — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameNormal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade)
CategorySolvents & Thinners
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Normal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade)

Normal Butyl Acetate is a widely used solvent characterized by moderate evaporation rate and excellent solvency for resins and polymers. It is commonly applied as a solvent in automotive and industrial coatings, where it facilitates smooth film formation and controlled drying times. Its use extends to adhesives and sealants, enhancing the workability and drying properties of formulations. In printing inks, it provides compatibility with various pigments and resins, ensuring uniform application and finish. In industrial cleaning, Normal Butyl Acetate dissolves oils, greases, and some synthetic resins effectively, making it a versatile cleaning agent. Proper handling requires storage in cool, ventilated conditions to prevent degradation and evaporation losses, especially in high temperature and humid environments common in the region. Finstar Chemicals supplies this solvent in 180 kg steel drums, ensuring ease of transport and safe storage. Procurement teams will appreciate the balance of evaporation and solvency rates of Normal Butyl Acetate that minimize defects such as blistering or cracking in coatings. Selecting the correct grade avoids contamination issues that can impact product quality. Finstar Chemicals serves multiple industrial customers with reliable delivery and batch traceability documentation to facilitate regulatory compliance and quality assurance.

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Applications

Automotive and Industrial CoatingsUsed as a solvent to improve film formation and control evaporation rates for smooth, even finishes.
Printing InksActs as a solvent for pigments and resins, enhancing ink spreadability and drying properties.
Adhesives and SealantsImproves workability and drying times in adhesive formulations for better bonding performance.
Industrial CleaningEffectively dissolves oils, greases, and synthetic resins used in machinery and equipment cleaning.

Benefits

Controlled Evaporation RateModerate evaporation prevents defects like bubbles or cracks in coatings, extending their operational life.
High Solvency PowerDissolves a broad range of resins and polymers, enhancing formulation stability in coatings and adhesives.
Low Water MiscibilityMinimizes contamination and phase separation in solvent blends, ensuring product consistency.
Stable Under Heat and HumidityResistance to degradation minimizes dry film defects in hot, humid environments common in East Africa.

Features

Industrial Grade PurityEnsures consistency and performance across industrial applications with ≥99% assay.
Bulk PackagingSupplied in 180 kg drums to facilitate large volume procurement and safe storage.
Batch TraceabilityEach batch is documented for quality control and regulatory compliance purposes.

Industries Served

Paints and CoatingsEssential solvent for producing durable, smooth, and fast-drying coatings.
Printing and PackagingOptimizes ink properties for high-quality printing on various substrates.
Adhesive ManufacturingImproves adhesive formulation performance through enhanced solvency and drying control.
Automotive MaintenanceUsed in solvent blends for cleaning parts, ensuring removal of tough oils and residues.

Normal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade) is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Normal Butyl Acetate (Industrial Grade) is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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