Ethyl Acetate

Hazard categories

and category

Physical hazards

Explosives - Flammable gases - Aerosols - Oxidizing gases - Gases under pressure - Flammable liquids 2 Category 2 Flammable solids - Self-reactive substances and mixtures - Pyrophoric liquids - Pyrophoric solids - Self-heating substances and mixtures - Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, - emit flammable gases Oxidizing liquids - Oxidizing solids - Organic peroxides - Corrosive to metals -

Health hazards

Acute toxicity - oral - Acute toxicity - dermal - Acute toxicity - inhalation (gases) - Acute toxicity - inhalation (vapours) # Category 4 Acute toxicity - inhalation (dusts and mists) - Skin corrosion/irritation - Serious eye damage/eye irritation 3 Category 2B Respiratory sensitization - Skin sensitization - Germ cell mutagenicity - Carcinogenicity - Reproductive toxicity - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure 5 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure -

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic hazard - Hazardous to the ozone layer - - : Off the subject/not possible to classify

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour Harmful if inhaled Causes eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/etc.] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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 extinguishing media to extinguish.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with regulation.