General Information
Version
01
Revision date
2015-12-15
Product name
METHYL ACETATE, 99%
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid, methyl ester
CAS No.
79-20-9
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
professional, scientific and technical activities: other professional, scientific and technical activities
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and
Classified (HNOC)
grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.
Additional information
None.
