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EkaSol™ 1

CASE Ingredients Features
Excellent FlowGood Compatibility

EkaSol™ 1 is a VOC compliant, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient and cost effective replacement for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Solvent

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications; Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
Paints & Coatings — Automotive & Transportation
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing
  • Waterproofing & Weatherproofing
Automotive & Transportation — Coatings & Finishes
  • Automotive OEM Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
  • Overprint Varnishes
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Overprint Varnishes

Product Families

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Solvents
  • Other Solvents
CASE Ingredients — Solvents & Carriers
  • Other Solvents & Specialties

Other characteristics

Brand
EkaSol
Features
Excellent Flow, Good Compatibility
Purity (Assay)
99.5 - 99.5 %
Labeling Claims

Benzene-free, Environmentally Friendly, HAPs-free, Low VOC, Non-Carcinogenic, Other Labeling Claims, Recyclable, VOC-free; Benzene-free; Environmentally Friendly; HAPs-free; Low VOC; Non-Carcinogenic; Other Labeling Claims; Recyclable; VOC-free

Usage
  • paints and coating formulations and cleaning
  • paint and varnish removers
  • ink and marker formulations and cleaning
  • adhesive formulation and cleaning
  • adhesive removers
  • gelcoat formulation and cleaning
  • fiberglass manufacturing
  • hard surface cleaners
Markets
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Building & Construction
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Advantages

has high purity and is both non-toxic and biodegradable; is ideal for eliminating/reducing Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions; dries completely; has excellent solvency and solubility; has improved flow characteristics compared to MEK and Acetone; has a high loading capacity

Coating Type
  • 2K (2 component) Coating
  • Epoxy Coating
  • Gelcoat
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Undercoat
  • Varnishes
Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • CASE Ingredients
Ink and Toner Type
Solventborne Ink
Applicable Processes
  • Fiberglass Manufacturing
  • Surface Preparation
Chemical Inventories
Other Chemical Inventories
Adhesive & Sealant Type
  • 2K (2 Component) Adhesive
  • Epoxy Adhesive
  • Solventborne Adhesive
Base Chemicals Functions
Solvent
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Epoxies (EP)
  • Polyurethanes (PU)

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Auto Ignition Temperture454°C—
Average Molecular Weight79.38g/mol—
Colormax. 10APHAAOCS Td 1b-64
Density (25°C)0.97g/ml—
Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1)3.62——
Flash Point5°C—
Hansen solubility parameters, total (MPa)1/219.1——
Heat of Combustion176.9btu/lb—
Heat of Combustion9205.2btu/lb—
Heat of Combustion9205.2btu/lb—
δD (dispersion)15.73——
δH (hydrogen bonding)8.51——

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