Ethyl acetate

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids : Category 2

Health hazards

Serious eye damage /eye irritation : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure; Narcosis Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description : Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and Vapor Causes eye irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool .

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable liquid. Vapor/air mixture may explode.