blasto
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Post by blasto on Jan 6, 2015 13:40:34 GMT -8
It seems as though I need tons of Ethyl Acetate to degrease many tiger beetles that I have. Do any one of you know where I could acquire this in big bulk at a reasonable price? It seems as though bioquip's prices are little expensive and they can only ship two quart size cans at once. I tried Acetone and Hexane in place of Ethyl Acetate, but it wasn't satisfactory. I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. Please help!
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Post by suzuki on Jan 6, 2015 14:02:30 GMT -8
Here in England I had no problem getting ample supplies from a Company on ebay.
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Post by nosorog on Jan 6, 2015 15:24:47 GMT -8
Read this topic - check Lowe's and Home Depot stores.
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blasto
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Post by blasto on Jan 6, 2015 16:14:09 GMT -8
Awesome! Thanks guys!
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Post by bichos on Jan 7, 2015 5:01:38 GMT -8
I use acetone, dies ethyl acetate work better?
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Post by politula on Jan 8, 2015 6:53:15 GMT -8
Hexane should work, I've had great luck with it. Perhaps some of your beetles are teneral or stained and will not clear.
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blasto
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Post by blasto on Jan 8, 2015 14:44:29 GMT -8
I haven't used hexane, but have with acetone and it wasn't satisfactory; it didn't degrease as fast and as effective as EA.
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Post by politula on Jan 8, 2015 16:07:53 GMT -8
If you can get a small amount of hexane it might be worth a try for you. The draw back is it's explosive, so be careful of static charge. I tried alcohol, EA and acetone and found that hexane worked the best.
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Post by politula on Jan 8, 2015 16:22:55 GMT -8
If you send me your email I can send a couple photos of tigers degreased with hexane.
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blasto
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Post by blasto on Jan 8, 2015 21:04:52 GMT -8
OK. It's aquatopia76@yahoo.com When I used hexane, it left white residue on the specimen. Didn't this happen to you? If not, which brand did you use and where did you get it?
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Post by politula on Jan 9, 2015 11:22:59 GMT -8
I used scientific grade that I bought here in Canada. Sorry, I don't remember the brand. I found I had a white residue with hexane when I degreased outdoors when it was -25 to -35. I will send you some pictures...
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Post by coloradeo on Jan 19, 2015 20:38:27 GMT -8
I followed that thread about the MEK Substitute in order to find alternative sources of Ethyl Acetate, did a little research and also went to Lowes the other day here in Colorado. It appears that the MEK Substitute that they used to sell is now discontinued? Lowes does not shelve it anymore near me. I think there was one random place on the web that appeared to have a bit of stock left, but after shipping may not be cheaper than Bioquip. Anyone have any other ideas for Ethyl Acetate generally in the US?
Thanks,
Eric
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Post by appybugs on Jan 20, 2015 9:06:23 GMT -8
Yes, Lowes does not carry MEK substitute anymore here in North Carolina and Tennessee. However I can readily find it at Home Depot. Around $9.50 for a quart if I remember correctly.
Eric
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Post by leptraps on Jan 21, 2015 7:53:34 GMT -8
I purchase a 55 gallon drum and have it placed in 5 gallon plastc pails. If you are interested in a 5 gallon pail, it must be picked up in Georgetown, Kentucky.
This is 99.8%.
I use this in my light traps and for decreasing specimens. Unlike acetones or ketones (MEK,Xlyene,or Ketones) Ethyl Acetate will remove grease (fat material) from specimens without a trace. No residue or staining.
For additional information and price, email me at leptraps@aol.com.
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Post by coloradeo on Jan 25, 2015 19:34:30 GMT -8
Thanks Eric -- Now I too found it at Home Depot on closeout in Colorado. Eric
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