n-PROPYL ACETATE

Normal propyl acetate (also known as n-propyl acetate or 1-propyl acetate) is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C5H10O2.  It is commonly used as a solvent in coatings and printing inks.  This product is a clear, colourless liquid that has a distinguishable acetate odour.  This product is highly flammable with a flash point of 14° C and a flammability rating of 3.   It is highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but has only slight miscibility in water.

The most common method for chemically manufacturing normal propyl acetate is through the esterification of 1-propanol and acetic acid which are heated in the presence of a strong acid.

A chemical wholesaler would have a bulk petrochemical storage facility to regulate this product.Storage is normally in a cool, dry and well ventilated facility away from oxidizing agents.  Normal propyl acetate should be kept out of direct sunlight, heat and open flames.  Solvents such as normal propyl acetate should be stored in drummed containers such as isotanks made of stainless steel, aluminium or carbon steel.

A bulk chemical exporter would normally distribute this solvent in bulk vessels or tank trucks.For transportation purposes, normal propyl acetate is classed as a flammable liquid with a fire hazard rating of 2.  A full bulk chemical distributor would export the solvent throughout regions such as the UK, Europe, Africa and America.  This product is a packing group 2.

The major use of normal propyl acetate is as a solvent in the coatings and printing industries.It is a good solvent for these industries because it has the ability to thin many other organic compounds.  Normal propyl acetate dissolves a host of resins which make it a suitable solvent for wood lacquers and industrial finishes.  Within the printing industry it is mainly used in flexographic and special screening prints.  It is also used in aerosol sprays, nail care and as a fragrance solvent.  It can also be used as a flavouring additive due to its odour similar to pears.  The main user end markets are the printing, coatings, lacquers, cosmetic and flavouring industries.

INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PROPERTIES & HAZARD
USES AND APPLICATION
EXPOSURE, HEALTH & HAZARD OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
HEALTH INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL HAZARD INFORMATION
MARKET SURVEY
THE FOLLOWING PIE CHARTS SHOW WORLD CONSUMPTION
OF ETHYL AND N-BUTYL ACETATES:
INDIA SOLVENTS MARKET PEGGED TO REACH NEARLY 3,000,000 TONS
IN SALES BY 2024-END
IMPORT DATA OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS/EXPORTERS OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
RAW MATERIALS
SPECIFICATION OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
PROPERTIES
SAMPLING
TEST METHODS
PACKAGING AND PACKAGE MARKING
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF N-PROPYL ACETATE
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM
METHODS OF PRODUCING N-PROPYL ACETATE
EXTRACTION PROCESS
DISTILLATION PROCESS
FIRST DISTILLATION PROCESS
SECOND DISTILLATION PROCESS
HYDROGENATION PROCESS
THIRD DISTILLATION PROCESS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET N-PROPYL ACETATE
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
HANDLING AND STORAGE
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
DETAILS OF ESERIFICATION
CONTINUOUS ESTERIFICATION
RAW MATERILS CALCULATION
PLANT LAYOUT
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
REACTORS
REFLUX CONDENSER
SEPARATORS
BOILERS
STORAGE VESSEL
PACKAGING MACHINE
LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
INSTRUMENTATION AND PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS

APPENDIX – A:

1.      COST OF PLANT ECONOMICS
2.      LAND & BUILDING
3.      PLANT AND MACHINERY
4.      FIXED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
5.      RAW MATERIAL
6.      SALARY AND WAGES
7.      UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
8.      TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
9.      COST OF PRODUCTION
10.      PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS
11.      BREAK EVEN POINT
12.      RESOURCES OF FINANCE
13.      INTEREST CHART
14.      DEPRECIATION CHART
15.      CASH FLOW STATEMENT
16.      PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET