Ethyl Acetate
Alternate Names: ethyl ethanoate
Database ID: 168
Formula: | C4H8O2 |
CAS: | 141-78-6 |
Formula Weight: | 88.11  g/mol |
Density: | 0.9  g/cm3 |
Melting Point: | -84  °C |
Boiling Point: | 76.5-77.5 °C |
Purity: | -- |
Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
Signal Word: | Danger! |
Oral-LD50: | 5620 mg/kg |
Flash Point: | -2.99 °C |
Auto Ignition: | 427 °C |
Flinn Family: | O3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/(insert)/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash skin/hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to (insert)
General Hazard Information: Slightly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. Avoid all body tissue contact. Flammable liquid.
Storage: Flinn Family: Organic #3. Store in/on shelf with hydrocarbons, esters, aldehydes, oils. Store flammables in a dedicated cabinet.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.