Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl
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

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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.