Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate

Ethyl Lactate is a bio-based specialty solvent produced from renewable resources such as fermented plant-derived feedstocks. It is recognized for combining strong solvency performance with improved environmental profile, making it a preferred alternative to traditional petroleum-derived solvents in many industrial applications.

Ethyl Lactate provides excellent solvency for oils, resins, waxes, inks, and organic materials while offering lower odor and cleaner processing characteristics.

As manufacturers move toward sustainable supply chains, lower VOC solutions, and cleaner production, Ethyl Lactate is increasingly adopted across coatings, industrial cleaning, electronics, and specialty chemical formulations.

Problem Solved:

  • Dependence on conventional petroleum-based solvents
  • Demand for cleaner and more sustainable manufacturing
  • Strong odor and poor working environment from traditional solvents
  • Residue and cleaning performance challenges
  • Pressure to improve environmental positioning in supply chains


Product Solution: Ethyl Lactate delivers strong cleaning and solvency performance while supporting cleaner manufacturing goals. It enables manufacturers to maintain process performance and transition toward more sustainable formulations without compromising efficiency.


Examples of Industries:

  • Industrial cleaning formulators
  • Paint and coating manufacturers
  • Printing ink manufacturers
  • Electronics cleaning chemical producers
  • Adhesive and sealant formulators

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