General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2020-12-11
Product name
Ethyl (methylthio)acetate
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid (methylthio)-, ethyl ester
CAS No.
4455-13-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
+32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Clear pungent Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration are considered to be hazardous to health.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants.
