Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
141-78-6
Name of the chemical
acetic acid, ethyl ester
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
1997-12-05
Product name
Ethyl Acetate for HPLC
Product Synonyms
Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester; Acetic Ether; Acetidin; Acetoxyethane; Ethyl Acetic Ester; Ethyl Ethanoate
CAS No.
141-78-6
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance clear, colorless liquid. Flash Point 24 deg F. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause central nervous system depression. May cause digestive tract irritation. Warning! Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system, liver.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Vapors may cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause drying and cracking of the skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause liver and kidney damage. Ingestion of large amounts may cause central nervous depression. May cause headache, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause narcotic effects. Chronic: Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation. Chronic exposure may produce anemia, leukocytosis, cloudy swelling, and fatty degeneration of the viscera.
