General Information
Revision date
2015-07-22
Product name
Methyl acetate
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid methyl ester
CAS No.
79-20-9
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Company Information
company name
Veritas House
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Highly flammable. Irritating to eyes. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential health effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation. Causes redness and pain. Skin: Causes skin irritation. Causes redness and pain. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May cause nausea and vomiting. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression. Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. Exposure produces central nervous system depression. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: