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VertecBio™ ELSOL® LQ

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VertecBio™ ELSOL® LQ is a 100% biobased replacement for Butyl Acetate. It is an outstanding solvent for lacquer formulating and cleaning. VertecBio™ ELSOL® LQ dries three times faster than ethyl lactate alone and is an ideal wipe solvent. It can be used in industrial coatings applications, primarily in coil, extrusion, wood furniture and fixtures, containers and closures, automotive finishes and machinery.

Chemical Family: Blends & Combinations

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, HAPs-free, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Residues-free, Sustainable

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Features
  • Bio-Based Replacement for Butyl Acetate
  • Precision Cleaning Solvent, Dries Completely, No Film Residue
  • Moderate Vapor Pressure and High Loading Capacity
  • 20% to 30% More Efficient in Viscosity Reduction than Butyl Acetate
  • Easy and Inexpensive to Distill/Recycle
Product Benefits
  • Better Cleaning Power and Reduced Solvent Usage vs. Butyl Acetate
  • Outstanding Solvent for Lacquer Formulating and Cleaning
  • Excellent Solvency for Paint, Coating and Ink Formulations
  • Superior Flow Characteristics When Used in Formulations
  • High Loading Capacity

Environment

  • No Environmentally Hazardous Ingredients
  • Not Proposition 65 Listed
  • No HAP’s – No Hazardous Air Pollutants
  • Not SARA 313 Listed

Applications & Uses

Coating Type

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity (as Lactic Acid)max. 0.05% wt
Boiling Point Range171- 305°F
Colormax. 20APHA
Evaporation Rate0.74
Flash Point60°F
Molecular Weight66.29
Puritymin. 99.5Wt
Viscosity1.4cPs
Viscosity (20°C)1.26-1.54cPs
Water Contentmax. 0.2wt.%

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Regulatory Status

Manufactured in the United States.