Technical Data Sheet

N-Butyl Acetate Technical Grade

Reagent

CAS Number: 123-86-4
Alliance Code: n-butyl-acetate
Generated: 2026-08-31
Revision: 1.3
Reviewed: 2026-06-18 · Andre Taki

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Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.

Identity & Composition

Product Name: N-Butyl Acetate Technical Grade
Alliance Code: n-butyl-acetate
Grade: Reagent
Concentration: —
CAS Number: 123-86-4PubChem
Formula: C6H12O2PubChem
Molecular Weight: 116.16PubChem
Product Type: pure_substance

Specifications

Test	Specification	Typical	Method	Source
Purity	99.5 min	99.8	GC	Supplier specification
Acidity as Acetic Acid	0.01 max	0.002	ASTM D 1613	Supplier specification
Non-Volatile Matter	0.005 max	0.0006	ASTM D 1353	Supplier specification
Water	0.05 wt % max.	0.02 wt %	—	Supplier specification
residue	0.001 % max	0.0006 %	—	Supplier specification

Specification values are guaranteed limits. Typical values are representative of production lots and are not guaranteed. Lot-specific certificates of analysis ship with every order.

Physical & Chemical Properties

One or more physical-property values are temporarily suppressed pending verification against vendor COA data. For complete properties refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) or contact sales@alliancechemical.com.

Property	Value	Source
Form	Liquid	Published reference
Color	10 APHA max	Supplier specification
Odor	Characteristic ester odour; free of foreign odour	Interpreted
Specific Gravity (20 °C)	0.8830 g/mL	Vendor COA
Density	0.882-0.884	Supplier specification
Boiling Point	124-129 °C (252-264 °F)	Supplier specification
Melting Point	-108.2 °F (NTP, 1992)	Published reference
Flash Point	25 min	Supplier specification
Vapor Pressure	10 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)	Published reference
Solubility (water)	1 to 5 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)	Published reference
Refractive Index (nD 20)	1.392-1.396	Supplier specification

Polar solvent — purity vs. intended end-use (electronics, pharma, general industrial) is the dominant grade consideration. See application guidance for grade selection.

Materials of Construction

Material	Rating	Max T (°C)	Notes	Source
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer	Fair	60	Acceptable for alcohols; poor for ketones.	Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
EPDM elastomer	Fair	—	Good for alcohols, poor for esters	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Viton (FKM) elastomer	Fair	80	Swells in acetone and esters; avoid for those.	Parker O-ring Chemical Compatibility
FFKM (Kalrez) fluoropolymer	Excellent	200	Premium ester / ketone sealing	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PTFE fluoropolymer	Excellent	200	Universal solvent compatibility.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Universally inert.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Glass (borosilicate) glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Inert	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
316L Stainless Steel metal	Excellent	80	Inert; preferred for high-purity solvent service.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Aluminium metal	Good	40	Acceptable; avoid prolonged wet contact	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
Carbon Steel metal	Fair	50	Trace moisture causes rust; flash-rust prevention required.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
HDPE thermoplastic	Fair	40	Swells with many polar solvents; verify per solvent.	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PP thermoplastic	Good	50	Acceptable but watch swelling with esters	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility
PVC thermoplastic	Fair	25	Esters soften PVC; avoid for esters	Cole-Parmer Chemical Compatibility

Ratings reflect the service envelope (concentration × temperature) shown. Always confirm against your specific duty cycle and contact-time before equipment selection. The most cautious rating across overlapping references is shown.

Materials Selection Tool

Concentration (% w/w): 50%

Temperature (°C): 20

Showing 13 of 13 materials compatible at the selected envelope.

Material	Rating	Max T (°C)	Notes
Buna-N (NBR) elastomer	Fair	60	Acceptable for alcohols; poor for ketones.
EPDM elastomer	Fair	—	Good for alcohols, poor for esters
Viton (FKM) elastomer	Fair	80	Swells in acetone and esters; avoid for those.
FFKM (Kalrez) fluoropolymer	Excellent	200	Premium ester / ketone sealing
PTFE fluoropolymer	Excellent	200	Universal solvent compatibility.
Borosilicate Glass glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Universally inert.
Glass (borosilicate) glass ceramic	Excellent	100	Inert
316L Stainless Steel metal	Excellent	80	Inert; preferred for high-purity solvent service.
Aluminium metal	Good	40	Acceptable; avoid prolonged wet contact
Carbon Steel metal	Fair	50	Trace moisture causes rust; flash-rust prevention required.
HDPE thermoplastic	Fair	40	Swells with many polar solvents; verify per solvent.
PP thermoplastic	Good	50	Acceptable but watch swelling with esters
PVC thermoplastic	Fair	25	Esters soften PVC; avoid for esters

Regulatory & Transport

DOT / 49 CFR

UN Number: UN112349 CFR 172.101
Hazard Class: 3Adjudicated
Packing Group: IIIAdjudicated
Proper Shipping Name: Butyl acetatesAdjudicated

GHS / OSHA HazCom 2012

Signal Word: WarningAdjudicated
H-Codes (Hazard Statements): H226, H336, EUH066ECHA CLP Annex VI
P-Codes (Precautionary Statements): P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P312, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501ECHA CLP Annex VI

Occupational Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000): 150 ppm TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
ACGIH TLV: —no canonical
NIOSH REL: 150 ppm TWA / 200 ppm STELNIOSH Pocket Guide
NIOSH IDLH: 1700 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide

Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: ECHA CLP Annex VI for harmonised classifications, NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.

Supplier Qualification Packet

One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for N-Butyl Acetate Technical Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.

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Applications

Medium-boiling ester solvent; an active solvent for film-formers such as cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, polyesters, epoxies, alkyds, vinyl copolymers and acrylic resinsproductcatalog.eastman.com
Used in nitrocellulose lacquers, dissolving the resin and imparting good flow propertiesproductcatalog.eastman.com
Coatings and printing-ink applications: adhesives/sealants, aerosol, aerospace, architectural, automotive OEM/refinish and coil coatings, commercial printing inks, electronic chemicalsproductcatalog.eastman.com
Used in two-component polyurethane coatings to balance flow and drying time.productcatalog.eastman.com

Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.

Storage & Handling

Recommended Storage: Cool, well-ventilated flammable-liquid storage area. Tightly sealed original containers. Segregate from oxidizers and acids. Bond and ground bulk storage.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Handling Precautions: Use chemical-resistant gloves and splash goggles. Bond and ground during transfer to prevent static accumulation. Eliminate ignition sources within vapor envelope.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, strong acids, isocyanates, anhydrides. Hygroscopic — protect from atmospheric moisture for water-sensitive end uses.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
Shelf Life: Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life

For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.

Packaging & Logistics

Shipping Description (US DOT)

UN1123, Butyl acetates, 3, PG III

Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.

NMFC Class

77.5

Placard

Flammable Liquid

Packing Group

PG III

Revision History

Last reviewed 2026-06-18 by Andre Taki, DOT Hazmat Specialist.

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1.3	2026-08-05	Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline. unNumber· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication)	canonical_change
1.2	2026-07-22	Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline. dotSubsidiaryHazardClass· canonical change (coa.data_provenance / adjudication)	canonical_change
1.1	2026-06-18	Canonical data re-verified: 5 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable). countryOfOrigin· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) ghsClassification· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) hsCode· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) signalWord· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance) specificGravity· canonical adjudication / reground (coa.data_provenance)	canonical_change
1.0	2026-05-20	Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry.	initial

This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.