GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1237
ETHYL ACETATE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Ethyl Acetate; Acetic acid, ethyl ester 3/II No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
CH 3COOC 2H 5 2270 kg 88.11 141-78-6
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 0.895; Melting point -83.6掳C; Boiling point 77掳C; Vapor pressure 100 mm @ 27掳C; Vapor
density 3.04; 100% volatile; Miscible in 10 parts water.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Clear, colorless liquid. Fragrant, fruity odor.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity. Incompatible with oxidizers. Slowly decomposed by
moisture.
FIRE HAZARDS
Flammable. Readily ignited by flame or spark. Firefighters wear SCBA.
NFPA #2-4-0
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
CO 2, foam or dry chemical. -4掳C 2.2% 11%
HEALTH HAZARDS
May be irritating to eyes and mucous membranes. Can cause drying of skin after repeated or
prolonged contact. Internal toxicity low. LD 50 (oral-rat) 5620 mg/kg. High concentrations
LC 50 (ihl-rat) 200 g/m 3. Chronic effects are damage to
have narcotic effects on inhalation.
liver and kidneys, anemia, leucocytosis. This product used in artificial flavorings, perfumes,
varnished and lacquers. OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV 400 ppm. Mutagenic data. No evidence of
carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles and rubber gloves while handling. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep away
from ignition sources.
FIRST AID
Wash contact area thoroughly with water. If eye irritation persists, see a physician. If
swallowed, give water or milk to drink and get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Remove ignition sources. Ventilate area. Contain spill. Take up with absorbent. Disposal to
incinerator. Wash up with water.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
1237 MDM December 12, 2005
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