ETHYL ACETATE 0367
October 1997
Acetic acid, ethyl ester
CAS No: 141-78-6
Acetic ether
RTECS No: AH5425000
C4H8O2 / CH3COOC2H5
UN No: 1173
Molecular mass: 88.1
EC No: 607-022-00-5
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Highly flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
NO smoking. powder, carbon dioxide.
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water.
and lighting. Use non-sparking
handtools.
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration
Inhalation
Headache. Nausea. Sore throat. breathing protection. may be needed. Refer for medical
Unconsciousness. Weakness. attention.
Dry skin. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to
Ingestion
work. drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Collect leaking and spilled F Symbol
liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Xi Symbol
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent R: 11-36-66-67
and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into S: (2-)16-26-33
sewer. Personal protection: complete protective UN Hazard Class: 3
clothing including self-contained breathing UN Pack Group: II
apparatus.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1173 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Well closed.
NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0
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0367 ETHYL ACETATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour.
Physical dangers
Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground;
distant ignition possible. A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly
on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers
Effects of short-term exposure
Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. The
substance decomposes under the influence of UV light, acids, The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.
bases. Reacts with strong oxidants, bases or acids. Attacks The substance may cause effects on the central nervous
aluminium and plastics. system. Exposure far above the OEL may result in death.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
TLV: 400 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). The liquid defats the skin.
MAK: 400 ppm, 1500 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: I(2);
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 77/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0
Melting point: -84/C Flash point: -4/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Auto-ignition temperature: 427/C
Solubility in water: very good Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.2-11.5
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 10 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.73
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Acetidin, Vinegar naphtha are trade names.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency
Response.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
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