Although no two Ethyl Acetate loading solutions will be identical, the product itself determines much of the critical design criteria that will ensure that optimum safety and productivity can work together in harmony. 

What is Ethyl Acetate? Ethyl Acetate, also known as Ethyl Ethanoate is primarily used as a coating solvent for paints, lacquers, and varnishes. It is also used in the manufacture of synthetic leather, perfumes, and certain household products including airplane glue, paint and nail polish removers.

In the United States, Ethyl Acetate is a “tight-fill” (closed-loop) loading operation and is loaded into rail cars via chemical hoses or 3” carbon steel loading arms. Ethyl Acetate, if not handled properly can cause serious injuries and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. Additionally, because operators are on top of the vehicles during the loading process, robust, well-designed fall prevention is essential to ensure increased throughput, without compromising operator safety.