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Wacker Chemie Methyl Acetate (MetAc) 97%

Wacker Chemie Methyl Acetate (MetAc) 97% is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, ester-like odor. It is produced continuously, with a capacity of several thousand metric tons per year. It has undergone full registration under REACH. This product serves as a solvent in detergent, adhesive, paint, and coating applications.

Functions: Solvent

CAS Number: 79-20-9

Features: High Solvency

Chemical Name: Methyl acetate

Synonyms: Acetic Acid Methyl Ester, Ethyl Ester Of Monoacetic Acid, Methyl Acetic Ester, Methyl Ester Of Acetic Acid, Methyl Ethanoate, Tereton

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
79-20-9
Molecular formula
C₃H₆O₂
EC No.
201-185-2
Technologies
Product Families
Chemical Structure

Wacker Chemie Methyl Acetate (MetAc) 97% - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

HII Features

Applications & Uses

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)54 - 57 °C-
Density (at 20°C)0.933g/cm³-
Evaporation Residuemax. 10.0mg/l-
Melting Pointapprox. -100 °C-
Relative Evaporation Rate (Diethylether = 1)2.2--
Vapour Pressure (at 20°C)approx. 200 hPa-
Vapour Pressure (at 50°C)approx. 900 hPa-
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Molecular Weight74.08--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acetaldehydemax. 0.9 %Gas Chromatography
Methanol Contentmax. 2.9 %Gas Chromatography
Methylacetate97%Gas Chromatography
Water Contentmax. 0.1%Gas Chromatography
Properties
  • Continous production
  • Capacity of several 1000 MT per year
  • REACH: full registration

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Tank containers, road tankers, rail tank wagons. Drum 216l (180 kg net).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
36 Months
Storage Information
  • The substance will remain in good condition for at least 36 months, if the storage conditions are observed.
  • Storage conditions: keep containers and tanks closed and allow sufficient ventilation.
  • Storage beyond the date specified on the label does not necessarily mean that the product is no longer usable. In this case however, the properties required for the intended use must be checked for quality assurance reasons.