<I>EASTMAN</I> Methyl Acetate Acetic acid, methyl ester 79-20-9 Eastman Chemical Company Solvent >> Acetate Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Alkyd Resins Amide Resins Cellulosic Resins Epoxy Resins Phenolic Resins Vinyl Coatings Inks INKS Automotive OEM General Industrial /Maintenance Wood & Furniture Coatings Eastman Methyl Acetate is a fast evaporating, mild odor, active solvent for a broad range of coating and ink resins. Because of its fast evaporation rate, methyl acetate should be useful as the fast evaporating component in high-low solvent systems and in other applications where fast solvent release and quick dry-to-touch time are needed. Methyl acetate is an active solvent for the following resins: cellulose acetate butyrate, nitrocellulose, vinyl chloride acetate, melamine, isocyanate, acrylic, epoxy, polyamide, vinyl butyral, phenolic, alkyd, thermoset acrylic, and urea. Compared with other fast evaporating solvents, methyl acetate gives solution viscosity somewhat higher than acetone or MEK but lower than ethyl acetate or methylene chloride. Where a mild odor, fast evaporating solvent is required, methyl acetate may be the most desirable product to use. Methyl acetate is exempt from regulation as a VOC under Federal law, and is either exempt, or in the process of being exempted in all fifty states. It is used in aerosol coatings, cleaners, industrial coatings, printing inks, automotive coatings, furniture coatings, nail care, solvents for cosmetics and personal care. Methyl Acetate. Used in aerosol coatings, industrial coatings, printing inks, automotive coatings and furniture coatings. Offers fast evaporating rates.