General Information
Revision date
2019-09-18
Product name
ETHYL FORMATE
CAS No.
109-94-4
Manufacturer Name
Vigon International, Inc
Emergency telephone
INFOTRAC (ACCT 78928); 1-800-535-5053 WITHIN THE U.S.A
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Company Information
company name
Vigon International, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 respiratory tract irritation exposure Specific target organ toxicity, single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
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 equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 100% of the substance consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.