- Chemical Name:Ethyl Acetate
- Labeling Claims:Organic
SEKAB Biofuels & Chemicals Ethyl acetate is a solvent used in many contexts, including printing inks, varnishes and car care chemicals, and in the manufacture of plastics and rubber. In the food industry, ethyl acetate is used in the manufacture of flavorings and in the pharmaceutical industry as an extraction solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals. Ethyl acetate is also a common component of cosmetics and nail polish remover. Ethyl acetate is considered to be one of the least environmentally harmful of organic solvents. It is very effective while it is easily broken down in both air and water.