General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-03-23
Product name
Ethyl fluoroacetate
Substance name
Ethyl fluoroacetate
Product Synonyms
Acetate, fluoro-, ethyl / Ethyl fluoroacetate / Ethyl 2-fluoroacetate / Acetic acid, 2-fluoro-, ethylester / ethyl fluoroacetate
CAS No.
459-72-3
supplier name
SynQuest Laboratories, Inc
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Company Information
company name
SynQuest Laboratories, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@synquestlabs.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H300, H311, H311+H331, H314, H318, H331, H335, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour), Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H300 - Fatal if swallowed H311+H331 - Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 - Keep container tightly closed. P240 - Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 - Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection, and hearing protection. P301+P310 - If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P301+P330+P331 - If swallowed: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water P303+P361+P353 - If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P330 - Rinse mouth. P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P391 - Collect spillage. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
Other hazards which do not result in classification
In use may form flammable/explosive vapor-air mixture. 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flammable liquids, Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed. Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute toxicity (inhalation:vapour), Category 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Acute Hazard, Category 1 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. Full text of H statements : see section 16