A biodegradable, high-boiling ester solvent with strong solvency, used as a low-odour solvent and coalescing aid in coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning formulations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C7H14O3
- Grades
- technicalbio-based
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC · bulk
- Synonyms
- butyl lactate · n-butyl lactate · butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate · 138-22-7
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.