These factors will encourage the use of methyl acetate as a substitute for photochemically reactive compounds and some HAPs solvents. Methyl acetate is a fast-evaporating solvent with a mild odor and moderate water solubility. It is an active solvent for a broad range of coating and ink resins such as cellulose esters, alkyds, acrylics, polyvinyl acetates, and isocyanates. The use of methyl acetate to replace other solvents in many formulations is limited because it evaporates so rapidly. Incorporating a large amount of fast-evaporating solvent into some formulations can have a detrimental effect on application, blush resistance, flammability, drying characteristics, and overall film quality.
Some examples are furniture coatings, air-dry industrial coatings, and automotive refinish coatings.
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