General Information
Revision date
2023-03-15
Product name
Ethyl propionate
Product Synonyms
Propanoic acid ethyl ester C5 H10 O2 102.13
CAS No.
105-37-3
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H413
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001254 GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity