<h2>What is Ethyl Acetate and Who Buys It?</h2><p>Ethyl acetate (EtOAc, CAS 141-78-6) is a colourless, fast-evaporating solvent primarily consumed by paints and coatings manufacturers, flexible packaging producers (gravure printing inks), pharmaceuticals, and adhesives producers across Southeast Asia. Annual consumption growth in SEA runs at approximately 4�6%.</p><h2>Key Supply Origins</h2><p><strong>China</strong> dominates global production with major capacity in Jiangsu, Shandong, and Hebei provinces. Typical purity is 99.5% min with water content below 0.1%. <strong>South Korea</strong> supplies premium-grade product (Hyosung, LG Chem) suitable for pharmaceutical and high-specification coating applications. <strong>India</strong> (Maharashtra, Gujarat) offers a freight advantage for buyers in South and Southeast Asia.</p><h2>Grade Specifications</h2><ul><li>Purity: 99.5% min (technical) or 99.9% min (pharma)</li><li>Acidity (as acetic acid): max 0.005%</li><li>Water content (Karl Fischer): max 0.05%</li><li>Colour (APHA): max 5</li><li>Specific gravity at 20�C: 0.900�0.902</li></ul><h2>Packaging Options</h2><ul><li><strong>ISO tank (21MT):</strong> Most cost-effective for volumes above 40MT per order</li><li><strong>200L drums (approx. 29.6MT per 20ft container):</strong> Preferred for smaller buyers</li><li><strong>1,000L IBC totes:</strong> Growing preference in Vietnam and Thailand for mid-volume buyers</li></ul><h2>Pricing and Regulatory Notes</h2><p>As of Q2 2026, CIF Singapore pricing for Chinese-origin technical grade ranges from USD 820�890/MT. Ethyl acetate is classified as a flammable liquid (UN 1173, Class 3, PG II) under IMDG regulations � buyers must ensure their logistics provider has DG handling approvals.</p><p>Tetra Commodity Trading supplies ethyl acetate to buyers across Southeast Asia on CIF terms. Minimum order quantities start at 1 x ISO tank (21MT). Contact us at <a href="mailto:enquiries@tetracommodity.com">enquiries@tetracommodity.com</a>.</p>