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- Manufacturer: Galactic
- Product Line: Galactic Lactates
- Product: Galactic Ethyl Lactate
- Industries: Coatings
- Authorized Countries: United States
Ethyl Lactate Industrial 98%
Galaster Industrial EL 98 is an industrial-grade ethyl lactate with a minimum purity of 98%, produced by Galactic through the esterification of natural lactic acid.
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Chemical name: Ethyl-(S)-2-hydroxy-propionate
Molecular formula: C5H10O3
Molecular weight: 118 g/mol
CAS number: 687-47-8
Density (@20°C): 1.029 – 1.038 g/mL
Ethyl lactate content: Min. 98% w/w
Boiling point: 154°C (1013 mbar)
Distillation range (5-95%, 1013 mbar): 145 – 160°C
Flash point (closed cup): 56°C (ASTM D93 / ISO 2719)
Vapor pressure (@20°C): 1.8 mbar
(@100°C): 162 mbar
Evaporation rate: 0.22 (n-butyl acetate = 1.0)
Color: Max. 30 Hazen
Acidity (as lactic acid): Max. 0.1% w/w
Water content: Max. 0.2% w/w
Shelf life: 24 months
- Manufacturer: Galactic
- Product Line: Galactic Lactates
- Product: Galactic Ethyl Lactate
- Industries: Coatings
- Authorized Countries: United States
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Overview
Galaster Industrial EL 98 is an industrial-grade ethyl lactate with a minimum purity of 98%, produced by Galactic through the esterification of natural lactic acid. Ethyl lactate is a bio-based, 100% biodegradable solvent derived entirely from renewable raw materials, making it one of the most environmentally responsible solvent options available today. This product offers excellent solvency power for a wide range of resins, polymers, and organic compounds while maintaining a favorable toxicity and environmental profile. It is fully miscible with water and most organic solvents, providing formulators with a versatile tool for replacing traditional petroleum-based solvents in coatings, cleaning products, adhesives, and other industrial formulations.
Specifications
Chemical name: Ethyl-(S)-2-hydroxy-propionate
Molecular formula: C5H10O3
Molecular weight: 118 g/mol
CAS number: 687-47-8
Density (@20°C): 1.029 – 1.038 g/mL
Ethyl lactate content: Min. 98% w/w
Boiling point: 154°C (1013 mbar)
Distillation range (5-95%, 1013 mbar): 145 – 160°C
Flash point (closed cup): 56°C (ASTM D93 / ISO 2719)
Vapor pressure (@20°C): 1.8 mbar
(@100°C): 162 mbar
Evaporation rate: 0.22 (n-butyl acetate = 1.0)
Color: Max. 30 Hazen
Acidity (as lactic acid): Max. 0.1% w/w
Water content: Max. 0.2% w/w
Shelf life: 24 months
Features & Benefits
- 98% minimum purity bio-based solvent
- 100% biodegradable and derived from renewable raw materials
- Excellent solvency for resins, polymers, and organic compounds
- Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents
- Low toxicity profile suitable for replacing petroleum-based solvents
- Low vapor pressure (1.8 mbar at 20°C) for reduced VOC emissions
Problems Solved
Environmental and regulatory concerns with petroleum-based solvents in industrial formulations
High VOC emissions from conventional industrial solvents contributing to air quality issues
Poor biodegradability of traditional solvent systems creating waste disposal challenges
Toxicity concerns in workplace solvent applications requiring expensive safety controls
Need for effective green solvent alternatives in coatings, cleaning, and adhesive applications
Applications
Industrial coatings and paints, cleaning formulations, adhesive systems, bio-based solvent applications, electronics manufacturing, and water treatment.
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