A bio‑based ester solvent with a pleasant fruity odour, used as a coalescent in waterborne coatings, a fragrance carrier, and a green solvent in cleaners.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C7H12O3
- Grades
- industrialbiobasedcosmetic grade
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC · bulk
- Synonyms
- ethyl levulinate · ethyl 4-oxopentanoate · levulinic acid ethyl ester · 539-88-8
- Appearance
- Clear colourless to pale yellow liquid
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
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.