General Information
Revision date
2008-11-20
Product name
Ethyl Valerate, 99% (GC)
Product Synonyms
Pentanoic Acid, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.
539-82-2
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics N.V
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance colorless liquid. Flash Point 27 deg C Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. May cause central nervous system depression. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential health effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: May cause irritation and dermatitis. May cause cyanosis of the extremities. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Ingestion of large amounts may cause CNS depression. Inhalation: The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause burning sensation in the chest. Chronic: No information found.