Ethyl Acetate in Food

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Ethyl Acetate is an ester of ethanol and acetic acid. It is typically manufactured for use as a solvent on a large scale. It is a moderately polar, clear, colorless liquid solvent with a light fruity odor. Ethyl Acetate, also known as ethyl ethanoate, is a widely used solvent in organic synthesis that is highly miscible with common organic solvents. It is cost-effective, highly effective and is easily broken in both air and water simultaneously. It can be mixed with non-polar solvents and is also used for extractions. Ethyl Acetate is used to extract not only within the pharmaceutical industry and for industrial purposes but also in the food and beverage industry.

 

Ethyl Acetate in the Food and Beverage Industry

Ethyl Acetate has a sweet smell that is used to bring a fruity flavor to candy, baked goods, gum, etc. Ethyl acetate is also used to extract tobacco from cigarettes, decaffeinate tea leaves, and decaffeinate coffee. The process to decaffeinate coffee can take up to ten hours, the green coffee beans are rinsed with an ethyl acetate solution to remove caffeine from them. Immersing the green coffee beans in water softens the beans and dissolves the caffeine. Ethyl Acetate is added to the water and the caffeine binds to the chemical due to the water holding all the caffeine instead of the coffee beans holding the caffeine. When the water is heated, the ethyl acetate steams off, taking the caffeine with it. Ethyl acetate can also be found in wine. It is also common ester in wines, helping to give wines a fruity flavor. Ethyl acetate is used as an artificial flavor in ice creams and cakes.

Why Should You Be Concerned about Ethyl Acetate?

Although ethyl acetate is a solvent that is considered “natural” due to it being found in nature, the chemical actually used is synthetic and is not naturally derived. Ethyl Acetate has been deemed to be environmentally safe, relatively non-toxic and non-hygroscopic by some, however, this chemical is on the hazardous substance list due to it being regulated by several agencies. Ethyl Acetate is highly flammable, it can be toxic when either ingested or inhaled, and it can cause irritation when it comes into contact with the eyes or with the skin. This chemical can be very damaging to internal organs if you are repeatedly exposed to ethyl acetate or are exposed to ethyl acetate for long periods of time.

How to Decide What Isopar™ To Use

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Isopar™ is a brand name for isoparaffinic fluids from Exxon Mobil Chemical. Isoparaffin is a synthetic hydrocarbon solvent with a unique combination of flash point, evaporation rate, and boiling range. Isoparaffins are virtually odorless making them particularly suitable for use in the fields of cleaning, painting, printing, the manufacture of wallpaper, and photocopying. There are different Isopar™ solvents to choose from such as but are not limited to Isopar™ C, Isopar™ G, and Isopar™ L. The different Isopar™ solvents have some similarities, but the solvents also have some differences.

Isopar™ C – SHOP 55 GALLON

Isopar™ C is colorless, odorless, and has a high purity. It has a high chemical stability for good end product shelf life, is compatible with most non-polar ingredients, and it is compatible with most packaging materials. Isopar™ C delivers one of the narrowest boiling ranges for hydrocarbons for the optimal combination of flash point and drying time. Isopar™ C is a cost-effective alternative to other isoalkanes with comparable performance and good spreadability properties.

Isopar™ G – SHOP 55 GALLON

Isopar™ G is a colorless, odorless liquid solvent that biodegrades at a moderate rate and will not persist nor disturb the working environment. Isopar™ G evaporates fast, which is an ideal option for self-evaporable formulations such as vanishing oils and evanescent oils. Fast evaporation enables very low viscosity formulations, permits fast and uniform spreading on metal parts. A great characteristic about Isopar™ G is that you do not have to worry about volatility chronic aquatic toxicity.

Isopar™ L – SHOP 55 GALLON

Isopar™ L is odorless and has minimal acute and chronic toxicity and has low surface tension ensures that fluid gets to areas that other fluids cannot reach. Isopar™ L is fully compatible with metals and polymeric materials that will not d

amage most plastics and elastomers. It has high OELs (Occupational Exposure Limits) for safer operations and lower exposure risks compared to conventional solvents. Also, Isopar™ L gives you the choice of boiling ranges and flashpoints to create a tailored cleaning solution in a wide range of evaporation rates.

Interested In Purchasing Isopar™ Solvents?

To find out if Isopar™ C, Isopar™ G, or Isopar™ L is the best option for you and your needs, please call us today at (800) 563-1305, or send us an email through our contact form. For over 25 years, we’ve provided stock and custom cleaners that have an amazing efficacy. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing how we can help with solvent needs!