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Methyl acetate

CAS: 79-20-9

Function: Ester solvent

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Overview

An ester solvent listed in Eastman’s solvent reference. Solvent selection requires the exact grade’s technical and safety data; the reference’s regulatory tables are not treated as current compliance advice here.

Chemistry: Methyl acetate

Listed supplier: Eastman

Chemical identity

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Core data coverage: 25%

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Chemical nameMethyl acetate
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CAS number79-20-9
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Identity sourceshttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgd0391.html
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UsesEster solvent. An ester solvent listed in Eastman’s solvent reference. Solvent selection requires the exact grade’s technical and safety data; the reference’s regulatory tables are not treated as current compliance advice here.
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