At a Glance
- Two producers, eight routes to market: Of the ethyl acetate manufacturers and suppliers below, only Eastman and Celanese make the solvent. The other eight supply, distribute or source it.
- US production is thin: a producer that has since filed for bankruptcy described itself as one of only three ethyl acetate plants in the US. Ask every supplier who the producer of record is.
- Buy a grade code, not a name: catalogs run from 85% and 99% technical grades to 99.5% urethane, FCC, NF/EP, ACS and HPLC.
- Pack size decides the quote: options run from 5-gallon pails and 409 lb drums to bulk, and some suppliers serve one region or set a minimum order.
- This is a shortlist, not a ranking: the right route depends on grade, cadence and destination.
What you’ll learn: how to tell producers from distributors, match grade and pack size to a route, and send an RFQ that returns comparable quotes.
Introduction
A drum labeled ethyl acetate can be a technical solvent for printing ink or a food-grade ingredient for flavor work. Buy the wrong one and you face a rejected lot or a failed audit. Search results do not help, because producers, distributors, lab suppliers and exporters appear side by side.
Demand keeps the market busy. Market research puts global ethyl acetate volume at about 4 million tons in 2026, growing roughly 4% a year to 2031.
This guide covers US industrial B2B sourcing. It names the two producers we could verify, explains why a third US plant dropped out, and shows where each type of supplier fits. Start with your grade and destination, then pick the route.
Request a Quote with your grade, volume and destination to start a documented review.
Who makes ethyl acetate in the USA?
Eastman and Celanese are the two verified producers on this list. Eastman’s NF/EP grade is made at Longview, Texas. Celanese manufactures ethyl acetate and sells it into the USA and Canada. Every other company here supplies, distributes or sources material from producers.
How this list was selected
We screened ethyl acetate suppliers against five gates: a first-party source, a stated commercial role, a US delivery route, a stated grade or pack, and a quote or documentation path. All ten companies passed. Inclusion is a starting point. It is not a promise of stock, certification or coverage.
Role evidence last checked: 5 October 2026. Product ranges and commercial terms change, so confirm them on the day you issue an RFQ.
Why Elchemy is listed first. Elchemy publishes this guide, so weigh that. We list it first for one reason. With only two verified producers in the US, buyers need a second source to compare against, and that is the role Elchemy plays. It is a sourcing partner, not a US producer. The other nine companies follow in alphabetical order. The order is not a ranking by capacity, quality, price, availability or delivery speed.
Who we left out, and why
Four kinds of names show up on lists of ethyl acetate producers but not here.
- Viridis Chemical. The bio-based producer still ranks high on some lists. It filed for Chapter 11 in March 2026, and a court approved the sale of its assets in May, according to this bankruptcy case summary. Treat any list that still shows it as a live supplier as out of date.
- INEOS Acetyls in the Americas. Its Americas business supplies acetic acid and acetic anhydride, not ethyl acetate.
- Exporters that call themselves US manufacturers. Some operate from outside the country. A role claim in a directory listing is not evidence.
- Non-US producers on global rankings. Japanese and Indian manufacturers appear there but fall outside this US shortlist.
Grade, packaging and delivery checks before an RFQ
Ethyl acetate suppliers all quote the same CAS number, 141-78-6, for very different products. PubChem’s ethyl acetate record confirms identity and hazard data. Start with the end use, then request the grade code that matches it.
| Buyer requirement | What to request | Do not assume |
| Coatings, inks and adhesives | Urethane or technical grade, with assay, water and acidity limits | A 99% technical grade behaves like a 99.5% urethane grade. Univar and GJ Chemical list them separately. |
| Food, flavor and decaffeination | FCC-grade documents, a kosher certificate if required, and the producer of record | A food-grade drum from one origin carries the same documents as another. |
| Pharmaceutical processing | NF/EP or USP/NF monograph documents, the production site and batch records | A pharma label transfers across sites. Eastman’s NF/EP grade names one production site. |
| Laboratory and analytical work | ACS, HPLC or spectro-grade certificate of analysis | Reagent pack sizes scale to production volumes. |
Ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid. CORECHEM, for example, lists it for transport as UN1173, Class 3, packing group II. Check carrier and receiving rules against the supplier SDS, and read our ethyl acetate safety guide for properties.
For food applications such as decaf coffee use, ask for FCC-grade documents and the producer of record.
What does a typical ethyl acetate specification look like?
Published supplier specifications vary by grade, so treat these ranges as orientation only. Buy against the current TDS from your supplier.
| Parameter | Range seen in published specifications | Why it matters |
| Assay (ethyl acetate content) | About 99.5% to 99.8% minimum | Sets the grade tier and end-use fit |
| Water | About 0.03% to 0.05% maximum | Moisture-sensitive systems such as urethane coatings need low water |
| Acidity as acetic acid | About 0.005% to 0.01% maximum | Matters for food, pharma and acid-sensitive formulations |
| Color | 10 APHA maximum | A quick quality check on receipt |
| Flash point | About -4 °C | Governs storage and transport class |
Pail, drum or bulk: choosing a pack format
Pack format changes handling, hazmat rules and minimum order as much as it changes price. Confirm net weight in writing, because drum sizes differ between suppliers.
| Format | Size seen in supplier listings | Best for |
| 5-gallon pail | About 38 lb (CORECHEM) | Trials, small batches and pilot work |
| 55-gallon drum | About 409 lb (Univar lists a 409 lb drum) | Regular small production runs |
| Bulk | Delivered on quote (Univar and Celanese list bulk) | Recurring volume |
Ethyl Acetate Manufacturers and Suppliers to Consider
This is a role-verified shortlist, not a ranking by capacity, quality, price, availability or delivery speed. Elchemy publishes this article and appears first. The other nine companies are in alphabetical order.
| Company | Verified commercial role | What buyers research it for | Ask before RFQ |
| Elchemy | Supplier / sourcing partner | Second source and sample route for a defined requirement | Which source, grade, pack and documents fit? |
| Altiras Chemicals | Supplier / distributor | Virgin, surplus or reused bulk material | Which category is quoted, and to what specification? |
| Brenntag | Supplier / distributor | Food-compliant ethyl acetate | Which US source and terminal apply? |
| Celanese | Producer | Recurring supply, including 50% bio-based content | Which site supplies my lane? |
| CORECHEM | Supplier / distributor | Pails and drums in the Eastern US | What is the freight outside its core area? |
| Eastman | Producer | Spectro, food, NF/EP and urethane grades | Is the quoted drum Eastman-origin? |
| Ecolink | Supplier | Online ordering of pails and drums | Which grade ships, and what is the minimum order? |
| Fisher Scientific | Laboratory-grade distributor | ACS and HPLC grades | Are production volumes available? |
| GJ Chemical | Supplier / distributor | Wide grade ladder, LTL to bulk | Who is the producer of record per grade? |
| Univar Solutions | Supplier / distributor | Technical and urethane grades, drum and bulk | Who is the producer, and which bulk lanes apply? |
Elchemy: ethyl acetate supplier and sourcing partner
Role: supplier / sourcing partner. Elchemy does not run a US ethyl acetate plant. It works with manufacturers across more than one origin and quotes US buyers on the grade, pack and delivery terms they specify. Its job is to make the buying decision safer: compare sources, check documents and line up a backup. Elchemy publishes technical and safety data sheets for its ethyl acetate, with a specification of assay 99.80% minimum, water 0.05% maximum, acidity 0.01% maximum and color 10 APHA maximum. Availability and commercial fit are confirmed case by case.
Best for: a second source, quotes compared across manufacturers, or a sample to test before a volume order.
Not the best fit for: next-day pails in one region, where a regional supplier such as CORECHEM or Ecolink is more direct.
Request a Sample to test a grade against your current supplier before you commit to volume.
Altiras Chemicals: supplier and distributor
Role: supplier / distributor. Altiras describes itself as a supplier and distributor of ethyl acetate and offers bulk supply of virgin, surplus or beneficially reused material. That makes it a route to investigate when a buyer wants to compare prime material with surplus or recovered options. Ask which category is quoted, and request the specification and documents for that lot.
Brenntag: supplier and distributor
Role: supplier / distributor. Brenntag lists ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) for US buyers with a quote route, and its solvents range includes FDA-approved ethyl acetate for the food, flavor and beverage market. It is a route to investigate when food compliance drives the grade. Ask for the US source, pack formats, serving terminal and the documents for the exact grade.
Celanese: ethyl acetate producer
Role: producer. Celanese lists ethyl acetate for adhesives, flexible packaging and inks, with bulk delivery and published sales specifications for standard, high-purity and 99.9% grades. In June 2026 it announced a bio-based ethyl acetate with 50% bio-based content for printing inks. It suits larger, recurring demand. Ask which site supplies your lane and whether supply runs direct or through distribution.
CORECHEM: regional supplier and distributor
Role: supplier / distributor. CORECHEM describes itself as a single-location distributor shipping primarily in the Eastern United States. It lists ethyl acetate in 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums, which fits smaller regional lots. Ask about freight outside its core area, since it notes higher costs beyond it.
Eastman: ethyl acetate manufacturer
Role: producer. Eastman publishes separate documentation for spectro, food, kosher food, NF/EP and urethane grades. Its NF/EP documentation states the grade is produced at a single site, Longview, Texas, in discrete batches. Eastman also sells through authorized North American distributors, so ask whether a quoted drum is Eastman-origin.
Ecolink: online industrial solvent supplier
Role: supplier. Ecolink, based in Tucker, Georgia, sells ethyl acetate online in 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums and states a $600 minimum order. It fits buyers who prefer to order online in small industrial quantities. Ask for the grade, the SDS and the delivery terms for your ship-to location.
Fisher Scientific: laboratory and analytical grades
Role: laboratory-grade distributor. Fisher’s US catalog covers ACS, HPLC and Optima grades under Fisher Chemical and Thermo Scientific, alongside Spectrum and MilliporeSigma products. It serves analytical and research needs. Confirm whether production volumes are available before treating it as an industrial route.
GJ Chemical: supplier and distributor
Role: supplier / distributor. This New Jersey-based distributor lists ethyl acetate in 85% and 99% grades, plus USP/NF, ACS, HPLC, pesticide, urethane and kosher grades, from LTL quantities to bulk. It suits buyers who need a wide grade ladder from one ethyl acetate distributor. Ask for the producer of record for each grade.
Univar Solutions: supplier and distributor
Role: supplier / distributor. Univar lists 99% technical grade in a 409 lb drum, 99.5% technical grade in bulk and 99.5% urethane grade in a drum for US buyers. Bulk pricing is by quote. Ask for the producer of record, the bulk delivery lanes and the SDS and technical data for each grade code.
Producer or ethyl acetate distributor: which route fits?
Neither route wins on every count. A producer controls the product and the plant. A distributor adds pack sizes, local delivery and grade breadth.
| Decision factor | Producer route may suit | Distributor route may suit | Buyer input |
| Producer of record | Direct line to plant specifications and change notices | Needs confirming for each grade | Required origin and site |
| Volume and cadence | Recurring tanker or large-lot demand | Pails, drums and mixed lots | Annual volume and order size |
| Grade breadth | One producer’s grade range | Several grades from one account | Grades you need |
| Continuity | Direct contract and allocation talks | Depends on the distributor’s producer sources | Backup supply plan |
| Region | Plant-to-site freight | Local stock points and regional delivery | Ship-to location |
For the wider trade-offs, see manufacturers versus distributors.
What an ethyl acetate supplier needs in an RFQ
- Name the grade code. State technical, urethane, FCC, NF/EP, ACS or HPLC, with assay, water and acidity limits.
- State the use. Give the application in one line so suppliers can match grade and documents.
- List the documents. Ask for the SDS, TDS and a lot-specific CoA, plus FCC, NF/EP or kosher paperwork where relevant.
- Ask for the producer of record. Request the manufacturing site and country of origin in writing.
- Give demand. Include first order, annual volume and whether the need is spot or recurring.
- Define delivery. State the ship-to location, receiving constraints, pack format and hazmat requirements for UN1173.
- Fix the commercial basis. Request MOQ, Incoterm, freight responsibility, quote validity and lead-time basis.
Use the supplier-approval checklist for the full review of any new supplier.
Pair the RFQ with these supplier selection checkpoints so every quote is scored on the same evidence.
Trust and compliance: documents to request
Documents are where ethyl acetate quotes either hold up or fall apart. Ask for the SDS, TDS and a lot-specific CoA before you approve any supplier. Then match certifications to the end use:
- Food and flavor: Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) compliance and a kosher certificate where required.
- Pharmaceutical: NF, USP or EP monograph conformance and site-level GMP evidence.
- Laboratory: ACS or HPLC grade certificates.
A certificate covers a named product and site. Check that yours names the material and plant you will actually receive.
To see why the SDS matters at purchase, read about SDS in procurement.
If material is imported, also confirm TSCA compliance with the supplier.
What changes a bulk ethyl acetate quote
Quotes move with grade, pack format, volume, destination, freight and the cost of two feedstocks, ethanol and acetic acid. Hazmat freight can add to delivered cost for drums and bulk alike.
A lower number can reflect a different grade, producer or pack. Ask each supplier to quote the same specification and delivery basis. For market context, read our ethyl acetate price guide.
Lead time depends on whether material ships from stock or is sourced to order, so ask for it in writing. Our guide to lead-time planning shows how to build it into your schedule.
If a supplier proposes a different solvent, route that through technical review. A substitute is a separate sourcing decision, not a like-for-like swap. See toluene versus ethyl acetate for one common comparison.
Five sourcing mistakes to avoid
- Comparing quotes on different grades. A 99% technical quote and a 99.5% urethane quote are not comparable.
- Skipping the producer of record. Two quotes can trace back to the same plant, which is not real redundancy.
- Buying lab pack sizes for production. Reagent catalogs suit analytical work, not recurring volume.
- Ignoring hazmat freight. A flammable liquid adds carrier and receiving requirements that change delivered cost.
- Relying on one source. Qualify a backup before a plant outage or a supplier exit forces the issue.
For a backup plan, see supply chain diversification.
Choosing your route: a decision framework
- Choose a producer route (Eastman or Celanese) if you run recurring volume of a defined grade and can meet account and delivery terms.
- Choose a distributor (Univar, GJ Chemical, Brenntag, Altiras, CORECHEM or Ecolink) if you need pails, drums, mixed grades or regional delivery.
- Choose a laboratory supplier (Fisher Scientific) if the requirement is ACS, HPLC or analytical grade in small packs.
- Choose a sourcing partner like Elchemy if you want a second source, quotes compared across manufacturers and the producer of record confirmed.
Neither route is universally better. Approve the documented product and delivery route, not the label.
FAQs
Who manufactures ethyl acetate in the USA?
Eastman and Celanese are the two verified producers on this list. Eastman’s NF/EP grade is produced at Longview, Texas, and Celanese manufactures ethyl acetate and sells it into the USA and Canada. Other ethyl acetate producers have exited or filed for bankruptcy, so confirm the producer of record and supplying site before you order.
What is the difference between a producer and a distributor?
A producer makes the solvent at its own plant, while a distributor buys, packages and delivers it. Producers suit recurring volume and direct specification talks. A distributor suits smaller lots, mixed grades and regional delivery. Some companies do both, so ask who made the drum.
Which grade of ethyl acetate should I request?
Request the grade that matches your end use: urethane or technical for coatings, inks and adhesives, FCC for food and flavor, NF/EP for pharmaceutical work, and ACS or HPLC for laboratory use. Always buy against the written specification and certificate of analysis, not the product name.
Where can I buy ethyl acetate in bulk?
You can buy ethyl acetate in bulk from a producer, an industrial distributor or a sourcing partner. Producers fit recurring volume, distributors fit pails and drums, and a sourcing partner compares quotes for you. The right route depends on grade, cadence and destination. Confirm bulk availability in writing.
Is ethyl acetate flammable?
Yes. Ethyl acetate is a highly flammable liquid with a flash point of about -4 °C (24 °F), so it needs a cool, well-ventilated store away from ignition sources. Suppliers ship it as UN1173, Class 3, packing group II. Confirm carrier and receiving rules against the supplier SDS before you order.
What should an ethyl acetate RFQ include?
An ethyl acetate RFQ should state the grade code, spec limits, intended use, volume, cadence, destination, pack format and required documents. Add the Incoterm, quote validity and a request for the producer of record. This lets every supplier quote the same product on the same basis.
Can Elchemy source ethyl acetate for US buyers?
Yes, for a defined requirement. Elchemy works with manufacturers and quotes on the grade, pack and destination you specify, with data sheets and samples available. Share your grade, volume, destination, packaging and document needs, and the team confirms availability and commercial fit case by case. Elchemy is a sourcing partner, not a US producer.
Conclusion
The safest way to compare ethyl acetate manufacturers and distributors is to fix the grade and producer of record first, then weigh pack size, delivery and a backup source. This ten-company list is a role-verified starting point, not a ranking.
Request a Quote with your specification, volume and destination to begin a documented sourcing review.
