Ethyl Acetate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H319, H336

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep cool.

Response

Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable Liquids Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organ(s) - Central nervous system (CNS)