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Ethyl formate

CAS 109-94-4
EC 203-721-0
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about Ethyl formate

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Ethyl formate

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
109-94-4 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
203-721-0 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Ethyl formate (CAS: 109-94-4 ) is a general information appearance substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
  • P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P403: Store in a well-ventilated place.

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M
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E
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E
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P
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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
General Information Appearance
Colour
Not available
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Fruit-like
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
4.1
Melting Point
-81 °℃ (-114 °F)
Boiling Point
52-54 ℃ (126-129 ºF)
Flash Point
-19 °℃ (-2 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
256 hPa (192 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.921 g/cm3 (7.686 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
16.5 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
2.7 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
440 °C (824 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
105 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
0.39 mPas
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not determined.
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for Ethyl formate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Ethyl formate?

Ethyl formate is a liquid appearing as general information appearance . It has fruit-like odor.

What is Ethyl formate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Ethyl formate?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Ethyl formate?

The melting point is -81 °℃ (-114 °F) and the boiling point is 52-54 ℃ (126-129 ºF).