Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
141-78-6
Name of the chemical
acetic acid, ethyl ester
Concentration
400 ppm
General Information
Revision date
2002-05-07
Product name
ETHYL ACETATE
CAS No.
141-78-6
supplier name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
Emergency telephone
1 (866) 4 BP - MSDS
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Company Information
company name
BP Amoco Chemical Company
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
bpcares@bp.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. Color Colorless. Clear. Emergency Overview WARNING! HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS, AND NAUSEA, AND MAY LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Avoid contact with eyes. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation. Skin Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Harmful on prolonged exposure. Inhalation Inhalation causes headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea, and may lead to unconsciousness. Ingestion Ingestion may cause nausea, weakness and central nervous system effects. See Toxicological Information (section 11)
