Esters​

No chemical storage room is complete without some form of high-quality esters. Esters are common chemicals used in more complex formulations and blends. In industrial applications, esters are considered a chemical room staple.

The Science Behind Industrial-Grade Esters

To fully appreciate the endless uses for ester blends, it helps to have an understanding of what these versatile chemicals are and how they function. Esters are created from both organic (fatty acids and fruits, for example) and synthetic sources, and are primarily derived by combining carboxylic acid with an alcohol.

Esters have varying degrees of volatility, with larger esters having high boiling points and smaller ones having lower boiling points. Additionally, smaller esters are water soluble.

We distribute a range of ester products, including the following:

• n-PROPYL ACETATE

• ISOPROPYL ACETATE

• ETHYL ACETATE

• n-BUTYL ACETATE
  

Industrial Applications for Quality Esters

As a naturally occurring chemical, esters have a range of applications related to senses. For example, ethyl ethanoate, a small ester, is known for emitting a sweet odor and can be used in consumer products such as perfumes, flavorings and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, esters can be used as solvents. You’ll find ethyl ethanoate in such products as nail polish removers and lacquer thinners. The low boiling point of certain esters also makes them uniquely useful in adhesives and plasticizers; as the esters evaporate, they leave behind residues with highly useful qualities.

Logistical Challenges

While you’ll find esters in virtually any industrial chemical storage, they are products that must be handled with extreme care. The logistical challenges of chemical handling run the gamut — from physically moving the chemicals to safely storing them in a warehouse. Esters can react with other chemicals, so a deep understanding of chemical logistics and handling is crucial for personal and product safety.