General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-06-25
Product name
500138 Ethyl Formate
Substance name
500138 Ethyl Formate
Product Synonyms
carboxylic acid oxaethane / ethyl methanoate
Chemical name
ethyl formate
CAS No.
109-94-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Concentrated flavor ingredient which may be used in flavor compounds according to legal and FEMA GRAS/FDA guidelines
1.2.2. Uses advised against
For Manufacturing Use Only
supplier name
Vigon International, LLC
Emergency telephone
+44 1235 239670, +1 800 579 7421, +65 3158 1074, 1235 239671, +44 1865 407333, +1 202 464 2554
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Company Information
company name
Vigon International, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
regulatory@vigon.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H302+H332, H319, H332, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flam. Liq. 2 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) Eye Irrit. 2A STOT SE 3 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H332 Harmful if inhaled H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Hazard statements
see : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302+H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labelling
Signal word
Danger
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 electrical, lighting, ventilating equipment. P242 - Use non-sparking tools. P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges. 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. P280 - Wear protective clothing, eye and face protection, protective gloves. P301+P312 - If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. 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. P312 - Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 - Rinse mouth. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. 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
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation) H332 Harmful if inhaled. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
