ETHYL FORMATE 0623
March 1998
Formic acid, ethyl ester
CAS No: 109-94-4
Formic ether
RTECS No: LQ8400000
C3H6O2 / HCOOC2H5
UN No: 1190
Molecular mass: 74.1
EC No: 607-015-00-7
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Highly flammable. Heating will NO open flames, NO sparks, and Alcohol-resistant foam, powder,
FIRE
cause rise in pressure with risk of NO smoking. carbon dioxide.
bursting.
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Closed system, ventilation, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
Risk of fire and explosion on explosion-proof electrical equipment cool by spraying with water.
contact with oxidants. and lighting.
EXPOSURE PREVENT GENERATION OF
MISTS!
Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Drowsiness. Headache. Shortness attention.
of breath. Sore throat.
Unconsciousness.
Dry skin. Redness. Burning Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
sensation. Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap. 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.
Abdominal pain. Burning Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for
Ingestion
sensation. (Further see Inhalation). work. medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect F Symbol
leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb Xn Symbol
remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and R: 11-20/22-36/37
remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into S: (2-)9-16-24-26-33
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)-30S1190 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, bases. Cool. Dry. Keep in
NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0 a well-ventilated room.
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0623 ETHYL FORMATE
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 and by ingestion.
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
Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids and bases.
The vapour is irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance
may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far
Occupational exposure limits
above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 100 ppm, 310 mg/m3; H; Peak limitation category: I(1);
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 52-54/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.4
Melting point: -80/C Flash point: -20/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92 Auto-ignition temperature: 440/C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 10.5 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.7-16.5
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 25.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.23
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.55
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency
Response.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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