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Safety Data Sheet EN

Ethyl acetate

CAS 141-78-6
EC 205-500-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Ethyl acetate
Product Code
232110000; 232110010; 232110025; 232110050; 232110051; 232110250; 232110251
Chemical Name
Ethyl acetate
Synonyms
Acetic acid ethyl ester

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
141-78-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
205-500-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119475103-46

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

national supplier

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

national supplier

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
STOT SE Cat. 3 H336

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Ethyl acetate EC: 205-500-4 141-78-6 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Symptoms: Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable media

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Specific hazards

Flammable. Risk of ignition. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Butyl rubber: >120 minutes, 0.5 - 0.7 mm, EN 374 Level 4, Permeation rate 8 μg/cm2/min. Nitrile rubber: <200 minutes, As tested under EN374-3. PVA: >360 minutes, 0.3 mm. Nitrile rubber: < 30 minutes, 0.38 mm.

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Small scale/Laboratory use Maintain adequate ventilation

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing.

Environmental

No information available.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Kinematic Viscosity
---
Vapor Pressure
103 mbar @ 20°C
Odor Threshold
50 ppm
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Properties Status
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Density
0.902 @ 20 °C
Voc Content
---
Appearance
Colorless
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Vapor Density
3.04 (Air = 1.0)
Molecular Weight
88.11
Flash Point
Closed cup: -4 °C / 24.8 °F
Relative Density
---
Softening Point
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
12 Vol%
Colour
---
Explosive Limits
---
Evaporation Rate
6.2 - (Butyl Acetate = 1.0)
Form
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Physical State
Liquid
Melting Point
-83.5 °C / -118.3 °F
Odor
sweet
Boiling Point
75 - 78 °C / 167 - 172.4 °F
Solubility In Fat
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Colour Intensity
---
Ph
No information available
Lower Explosive Limit
2 Vol%
Auto Ignition Temperature
427 °C / 800.6 °F
Dynamic Viscosity
0.45 cP @ 20 °C
Solubility In Water
80 g/l
Freezing Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Partition Coefficient
Ethyl acetate: 0.73
Flammability
Highly flammable
Solubility
---
Crystallisation Point
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. None under normal processing.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Amines. Peroxides.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1173
Shipping Name
ETHYL ACETATE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Ethyl acetate known by?

Ethyl acetate is also known as: Acetic acid ethyl ester

What is the hazard signal word for Ethyl acetate?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Ethyl acetate?

Ethyl acetate is a liquid appearing as colorless . It has sweet odor.

What is Ethyl acetate used for?

Laboratory chemicals.

What are the hazard statements for Ethyl acetate?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness

What is the melting point of Ethyl acetate?

The melting point is -83.5 °C / -118.3 °F and the boiling point is 75 - 78 °C / 167 - 172.4 °F.