General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-05
Product name
Ethyl butyrate
Product Synonyms
Butanoic acid, ethyl ester; Butyric acid, ethyl ester; Butyric ether
CAS No.
105-54-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H315, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless sweet Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
