Ethyl Acetate Manufacturer/Distributer in Gujarat: Why Buying Here Is Different
Gujarat is one of India’s main chemical-using states, with industrial belts around Vapi, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Dahej, Ahmedabad and Surat. It also has major ports, including Kandla, Mundra, Dahej, Hazira and Pipavav, which are important entry points for imported chemicals.
That has two effects on a solvent buyer:
- Prices can swing. When imported material gets dearer, or a port is congested, local prices often follow within days. When supply is plentiful, they can ease just as fast.
- Many buyers compete for the same material. A large consumer base means a shortage can tighten supply for everyone at once.
None of this is a reason for alarm. It is a reason to decide, before you need solvent, whether you will buy on the spot or plan ahead.
What Is Ethyl Acetate?
Ethyl acetate is the solvent behind the sharp, sweet smell of nail-polish remover. It is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid, formula C₄H₈O₂. It evaporates quickly, dissolves many resins and polymers, and is generally seen as lower-hazard than several older solvents. It is still highly flammable, with a flash point below room temperature.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | Ethyl acetate (acetic ester) |
| CAS number | 141-78-6 |
| Form | Clear, colourless liquid, fruity smell |
| Boiling point | About 77 °C |
| Flash point | About -4 °C |
| Packing | 185 kg (refill) and 210 kg (intact) drums |
| Documents | MSDS with every order; COA on request |
The full specification is on our ethyl acetate product page. For background, see PubChem and Wikipedia.
Spot or Contract? A Decision Table
| Your situation | Buying on the spot | Agreeing a monthly arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| You use a drum or two now and then | Usually the simpler choice | Probably more than you need |
| You use solvent every week | Exposes you to price swings and short supply | Often worth discussing |
| Your product has a tight quality specification | Quality can vary from lot to lot | Easier to keep the same source and specification |
| You run a cash-tight business | Pay only when you need it | May need advance planning and stock space |
| You can’t store much flammable liquid | Buy in small lots as you go | Agree smaller, more frequent deliveries |
| You are testing a new product | Buy a small lot first | Wait until your specification is fixed |
There’s no single right answer. Many buyers do both: a base quantity on a regular arrangement and the rest on the spot. If you want to talk it through, tell us your monthly use and storage limits through our Contact page, and we’ll say honestly which approach looks sensible.
What Moves the Price of Ethyl Acetate
A supplier should tell you plainly what drives the price. These are the usual factors:
- Feedstock costs. Ethyl acetate is made from ethanol and acetic acid, so their prices matter.
- Imports. Ocean freight, port conditions and exchange rates affect landed cost, and so affect local prices.
- Demand. Paint, ink and packaging demand are seasonal, and a busy season tightens supply.
- Plant outages. A shutdown at a large producer can change availability quickly.
- Your own terms. Quantity, delivery town, drum type and payment terms all change what you pay.
We don’t promise a fixed price, and nobody can honestly promise one for months ahead. We quote on the day, and we are happy to discuss a regular arrangement if your use is steady. The price, any review terms and the delivery plan are confirmed with your quote.
Specs to Lock In Before You Agree a Contract
Whatever you agree, write down the specification. These are the items commonly used for ethyl acetate. The figures on a COA should be compared with your own limits.
| Item | Why it matters | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (purity) | Lower purity means more impurities | Set your minimum |
| Water content | Water changes drying and can cloud a finish | Set your maximum |
| Acidity | High acidity can affect resins and metals | Set your maximum |
| Colour | Should be clear and colourless | Set a visual or numerical limit |
| Residue on evaporation | Leaves marks in coatings and inks | Set your maximum |
| Density | A quick check of identity and dilution | Note the expected range |
Tell us the limits that matter for your process, and we confirm what we can meet. If your limits are tighter than we can supply, we’ll tell you plainly. Ask for the COA of the lot you will receive before a first bulk order.
Clauses Worth Writing Down
Even a simple agreement benefits from a short written list. Cover these points:
- Product and drum type: ethyl acetate, CAS 141-78-6, in 185 kg refill or 210 kg intact drums.
- Quantity: a monthly range, not only a single number.
- Price basis: per kilo, per litre or per drum, and which drum type it covers.
- Price review: when and how the price can change, if at all.
- Delivery: to which town, and the expected timing. We confirm this with your quote.
- Documents: MSDS with each consignment, and a COA with each lot if you need it.
- Quality limits: your assay, water and acidity limits.
- A retained sample: keep a small sample of each lot, labelled with the date and batch details.
- What happens if a lot is off-specification: how you report it, how it is checked and what follows.
- Payment terms.
A page of agreed points prevents most disputes. We discuss monthly supply arrangements on request, and the terms are confirmed with your quote.
Who Uses Ethyl Acetate in Gujarat
Ethyl acetate is used as a solvent in paints and lacquers, printing inks and flexible packaging, adhesives, cleaning products and some pharma processing, and distributors supply smaller units. Gujarat has paint and coating makers, printers and converters, adhesive producers and pharma and fine-chemical units, among other industries. That describes where the chemical is used in general. It is not a list of our Gujarat customers.
Some plants have moved part of their toluene use to ethyl acetate for health and compliance reasons. Others still need a stronger solvent for certain resins. Tell us your process, and we’ll say honestly whether ethyl acetate fits. If you buy several solvents together, see our acetone, toluene and methanol manufacturer in Gujarat pages. For acetic acid, one of the raw materials, see our acetic acid page.
Buyers in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi, Ankleshwar, Bharuch, Dahej and other Gujarat towns can place orders.
A Note on Recovering and Reusing Solvent
Many Gujarat plants recover solvent by distillation. If you do, remember that ethyl acetate forms mixtures with water and ethanol that are hard to separate completely, so recovered solvent often carries some water and alcohol. Before you reuse it:
- Test the water content against your limit.
- Check for ethanol or other carry-over if your process is sensitive.
- Blend recovered and fresh solvent in a controlled ratio, and log it.
- Keep recovered solvent separate and clearly labelled until it passes your test.
If recovered solvent keeps failing your limits, topping up with fresh material from a steady supplier is often the simpler fix.
Storing Ethyl Acetate Safely in Gujarat’s Heat
Ethyl acetate is highly flammable, and its vapour is heavier than air, so it can travel along the floor to a distant spark. Gujarat summers often pass 40 °C, and heat raises vapour pressure and evaporation.
- Store drums tightly closed in a shaded, ventilated, covered area, away from heat, flames and oxidisers.
- Keep them out of direct sun and away from sun-heated walls.
- Open bungs slowly in hot weather, in ventilation.
- Earth and bond drums during transfer and use non-sparking tools.
- Use a drum pump or tap made for flammable liquids, not an open scoop.
- Raise drums off the floor in the monsoon, away from drains.
- Keep suitable fire extinguishers near the store and a clear path to exits.
- Wear gloves and goggles, and avoid long exposure to vapour. High levels can cause dizziness.
- Use opened drums first, and reseal straight after use. Humid air lets moisture in, and ethyl acetate can slowly break down into ethanol and acetic acid.
Manufacturer or Distributer: What to Ask Any Supplier
A manufacturer makes the product, while a distributor supplies it from others. When you search for an ethyl acetate manufacturer/distributer in Gujarat, the label matters less than these answers:
- Is the drum type clear? 185 kg refill or 210 kg intact.
- Do they send an MSDS with every shipment and a COA when you ask?
- Will they put the specification and price basis in writing?
- Do they tell you honestly when another solvent would suit you better?
- Who do you call after delivery?
If you want to know how we supply a specific order, ask us when you enquire. You can reach us through our Contact page.
Rules and Approvals to Check in Gujarat
| Area | What to check |
|---|---|
| Storage | Flammable liquids may need approval from PESO, depending on quantity |
| Environment | Check your site’s consent and solvent-waste handling with the Gujarat Pollution Control Board |
| Transport | Flammable goods must travel in suitable, correctly labelled vehicles with the right papers |
| Worker safety | Provide ventilation, protective equipment and training |
We can’t tell you which approvals your site needs, because that depends on your quantity and activity. Please confirm with your compliance adviser or the relevant authority.
How to Enquire
Send us these through our Contact page:
- Drum size you want (185 kg or 210 kg), or “not sure”
- Monthly use, or a one-time quantity
- Whether you want a single purchase or a regular arrangement
- The limits that matter to you (assay, water, acidity, colour)
- Whether you need a COA with each lot
- Your delivery town in Gujarat
- Your business name and contact details
We confirm the dispatch plan, price and delivery time with your quote, since they depend on your quantity, town and the season. MSDS comes with every shipment, and a COA is available on request.
Why Buyers Choose Us as Their Ethyl Acetate Manufacturer/Distributer in Gujarat
- Two clear drum sizes: 185 kg and 210 kg, so you can plan stock and compare offers.
- Paperwork that is easy to check: MSDS with every order, COA on request.
- Plain talk on price and supply, including why prices move and what we can and can’t promise.
- Flexible buying. Spot orders for occasional users, and monthly arrangements to discuss for steady ones.
- Honest advice, including when another solvent would suit you better.
- full product range.
Ethyl Acetate Manufacturer/Distributer in Gujarat: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a reliable ethyl acetate manufacturer/distributer in Gujarat?
Look for a supplier with clear drum sizes, proper safety documents and plain talk on price and supply. Shivam Industries supplies ethyl acetate in 185 kg and 210 kg drums to buyers across Gujarat, with MSDS with every order.
What is ethyl acetate used for?
As a solvent in paints, coatings, printing inks, flexible packaging, adhesives, cleaning products and some pharma processes.
What is the CAS number of ethyl acetate?
141-78-6.
What drum sizes do you offer?
185 kg (refill) and 210 kg (intact).
Should I buy ethyl acetate on the spot or on a monthly arrangement?
Occasional users usually do well buying on the spot. Steady users often benefit from a regular arrangement, which can help with supply and quality consistency. We discuss both.
Why do ethyl acetate prices change?
Mainly because of feedstock costs (ethanol and acetic acid), import costs and exchange rates, demand and plant outages. We quote on the day and don’t promise a fixed price for months ahead.
What specifications should I set when buying ethyl acetate?
Commonly assay (purity), water content, acidity, colour and residue on evaporation. Set your own limits, ask for a COA and compare each line.
Can I reuse recovered ethyl acetate?
Often, but recovered solvent usually carries some water and ethanol. Test it against your limits, and blend it with fresh solvent in a controlled ratio.
Is ethyl acetate flammable?
Yes, highly. Keep it away from heat, sparks and open flames.
How should I store it in Gujarat’s summer heat?
Keep drums in shade, in ventilation, out of direct sun, with bungs tight. Open them slowly, earth drums during transfer and use opened drums first.
What is the difference between a manufacturer and a distributor?
A manufacturer makes the product, and a distributor supplies it from others. For a buyer, the checks are the same: drum details, paperwork, written specifications and reliable supply.
How long does delivery to Gujarat take?
It depends on your quantity, town and the season. We confirm it with your quote.
What documents come with an order?
MSDS with every shipment. A COA is available on request.
What is the minimum order quantity, and can I get a sample?
Both depend on your requirement. Contact us and we confirm them with your quote.
Looking for a trusted ethyl acetate manufacturer/distributer in Gujarat? Tell us your drum size, monthly use and delivery town, and we will reply with details and a quote.