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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
Chemical Name
Ethyl acetate
Synonyms
ethyl acetate,EtOH

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
141-78-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
205-500-4 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

C

Chemicalbook

manufacturer

Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing

010-86108875

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370 Causes damage to organs

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
P307 + P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use ... for extinction.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to...

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Ethyl acetate

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Ethyl acetate EC: 205-500-4 141-78-6 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides. Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Risk of dust explosion. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb?). Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb?)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

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

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0.7 mm Break through time: 120 min Material tested: Butoject? (KCL 898)

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
colorless clear, liquid
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
0.87ppm
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
Melting point/range: -84 °C
Boiling Point
76.5 - 77.5 °C
Flash Point
-4 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
73 mm Hg (20 °C)
Vapor Density
3 (20 °C, vs air)
Relative Density
0.902 (20/20°C)
Bulk Density
---
Density
---
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
2.2 % (V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

Hazardous reactions

Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Fluorine, chlorosulfonic acid. Exothermic reaction with: Strong oxidizing agents, fuming sulfuric acid. Risk of explosion with: lithium aluminium hydride, Alkali metals, hydrides, Alkaline earth metals. Violent reactions possible with: Strong acids and strong bases.

Avoid

Warming.

Incompatible

various plastics

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

Toxicity

Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 230 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)

Toxicity

Toxicity to algae static test NOEC - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 100 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 20 d Result: ca.69 % - Readily biodegradable. Remarks: (ECHA) Theoretical oxygen demand 1.820 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.)

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Other adverse effects

No data available

No data available

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Disposal

See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or contact us there if you have further questions. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

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Transport Information

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

UN Number
1173
Shipping Name
ETHYL ACETATE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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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: ethyl acetate,EtOH

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 clear, liquid . It has no data available odor.

What is Ethyl acetate used for?

For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.

What are the hazard statements for Ethyl acetate?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H320: Causes eye irritation
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
  • H370: Causes damage to organs

What is the melting point of Ethyl acetate?

The melting point is Melting point/range: -84 °C and the boiling point is 76.5 - 77.5 °C.