Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
141-78-6
Name of the chemical
acetic acid, ethyl ester
Concentration
98.0-100.0%
General Information
Revision date
2020-09-28
Product name
Ethyl Acetate
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl ethanoate; Acetoxyethane; Acetic ether
CAS No.
141-78-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 within US and Canada (24 hrs/day, 7 days/week
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 %
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Response
In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged
Classified (HNOC)
even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.
