Hexyl acetate *ADR*

Hexyl acetate is an aromachemical for use in, for example, perfume, cosmetics, soap and air fresheners.

Use

Hexyl acetate has a fruity scent reminiscent of apple, pear, but also banana. The smell is not particularly strong, undiluted use is common. Typical use is in fruit accords. You usually use between 0,1% and 5% of this substance in the fragrance composition, but you can go up to 15 or 20%. It combines well with other fruity scents, as well as with the scent of moss, resins and conifers. It is mainly a top note in perfumes and is stable in most products, it can also be used in soap.
Keep cool, dry, dark and out of reach of children.

Properties

Hexyl acetate is a colourless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature. The purity is at least 98%. The substance has a fairly long shelf life and occurs in nature, but the synthetic version is used as fragrance material. In theory, it can be made completely renewable, but in practice the raw materials usually come from fossil sources.

This product is sent as an ADR shipment (dangerous substances). This has consequences for the options for returning. See also: ADR shipments.

Packaging

The 10 and 50 ml packaging is made of brown glass with a black cap. The 250 and 1 kg packs are made of aluminium with a white cap.

Dangers

Hexyl acetate is classified as a dangerous substance, with the following characteristics:

WARNING
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour.
H411 ??- Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
An allergic reaction is not common.

Codes

Item number: 23200
Dutch name: Hexylacetaat
EC number: 205-572-7
CAS Number EU: 142-92-7
CAS Number TSCA: 142-92-7
FEMA Number: 2565
ADR: 3/III
UN number: 3272
INCI: HEXYL ACETATE