ETHYL ACETATE

[EIRI/EDPR/3979] J.C.: 2107XL

INTRODUCTION

Ethyl acetate also called as acetic ether, acetic ester and vinegar naphtha is
chemically represented by the formula CH3COOC2H5. It is a colorless fragrant
liquid having density 0.8945 g/ml (25oC). Ethyl acetate is derived by heating
Acetic Acid & Ethyl alcohol in presence of sulphuric acid and distilling. India has
been a world pioneer in the field of alcohol based chemical industries. The growth
of alcohol industry in India was in 3 distinct phases. The period 1937-47 was an
exploratory phase into the industrial possibilities of rectified spirit. Growth of
distilleries marked the second phase (1947-62) when the mainstay of the Industry
was the offtake of power alcohol in India is used for industrial purposes
particularly in the manufacture of acetone, acetaldehyde acetic acid, butanol,
vinyl chloride and ethylacetate. Alcohol has been an important industrial raw
material and more attention has come to be focussed on alcohol in recent days.

Ethyl acetate requirement as general solvent in coatings, plastics organic

synthesis and manufacture of smokeless powders, pharmaceuticals have made
the chemical valuable product. Various grades of Ethyl Acetate are marketed. The
anhydrous compound B.P 76-77oC is 99% purity and is inexpensive and suitable
for most purposes. The 95-98% grade usually containing some water, ethyl
alcohol and acetic acid and may be fractional distillation.

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 CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION
PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PURIFICATION AND WATER REMOVAL METHODS
ETHYL ACETATE HAS THE PROPERTIES AS GIVEN BELOW.
IT HAS THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES:
99% GRADE ETHYL ACETATE HAS THE PROPERTIES AS UNDER:
USES AND APPLICATIONS
FOLLOWING ARE THE USES OF ETHYL ACETATE.
LABORATORY USES
OCCURRENCE IN WINES
ENTOMOLOGICAL KILLING AGENT
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
THE FOLLOWING IS SPECIFICATION ARE AVAILABLE FOR REFERENCE.
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MARKET OVERVIEW OF ETHYL ACETATE
INSTALLED CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION OF ETHYL ACETATE
CONSUMPTION OF ETHYL ACETATE
EXPORT OF ETHYL ACETATE
IMPORT OF ETHYL ACETATE
NET IMPORT OF ETHYL ACETATE
TOP FIVE EXPORT DESTINATION OF ETHYL ACETATE
TOP FIVE IMPORT DESTINATION OF ETHYL ACETATE
GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW OF ETHYL ACETATE
PRODUTTION OF ETHYL ACETATE
EXTINGUISHING AGENT
DEVELOPMENTS IN PROCESS
PROCESS OUTLINE OF ETHYL ACETATE MANUFACTURE
CHEMICAL REACTION
MANUFACTURING PROCESS IN DETAILS
PROCESS FLOW SHEET MANUFACTURE OF ETHYL ACETATE
PROCESS FLOW SHEET
SYNTHESIS OF ETHYL ACETATE
PRINCIPLES OF PLANT LAYOUT
MAJOR PROVISIONS IN ROAD PLANNING FOR MULTIPURPOSE SERVICE ARE
PLANT LOCATION FACTORS
PRIMARY FACTORS
1. RAW-MATERIAL SUPPLY:

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2. MARKETS:
3. POWER AND FUEL SUPPLY:
4. WATER SUPPLY:
5. CLIMATE:
6. TRANSPORTATION:
7. WASTE DISPOSAL:
8. LABOR:
9. REGULATORY LAWS:
10. TAXES:
11. SITE CHARACTERISTICS:
12. COMMUNITY FACTORS:
13. VULNERABILITY TO WARTIME ATTACK:
14. FLOOD AND FIRE CONTROL:
EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THE PROJECT REPORT
1. DEPRECIATION:
2. FIXED ASSETS:
3. WORKING CAPITAL:
4. BREAK-EVEN POINT:
5. OTHER FIXED EXPENSES:
6. MARGIN MONEY:
7. TOTAL LOAD:
8. LAND AREA/MAN POWER RATIO:
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULES
INTRODUCTION
PROJECT HANDLING
PROJECT SCHEDULING
PROJECT CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
TIME SCHEDULE
CONSULTANT AND TURNKEY SUPPLIERS OF ETHYL ACETATE
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS

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APPENDIX – A:

01. PLANT ECONOMICS

02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)

COST ESTIMATION

Plant Capacity 50 Ton/Day

Land & Building (8000 sq.mt.) Rs. 4.46 Cr
Plant & Machinery Rs. 8 Cr
Working Capital for 1 Month Rs. 6.62 Cr
Total Capital Investment Rs. 19.50 Cr
Rate of Return 34%
Break Even Point 47%

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