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Inert Reassessment Document for Amyl Acetate

Both acetates have a number of industrial uses such as solvents for lacquers, paints, and inks. Pharmaceutically, ethyl acetate is a flavoring aid and amyl acetate is used in extraction of penicillin. As inert ingredients in pesticide formulations, ethyl acetate is used as a solvent or cosolvent; amyl acetate is used as a solvent, cosolvent, or attractant.

Amyl Acetate - CAS No. 628-63-7
Ethyl Acetate - CAS No. 141-78-6

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Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Ethyl Acetate & Amyl Acetate (PDF)(24 pp, 1 MB)