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Product Name: Ethyl Acetate
Chemical Formula: C4H8O2
CAS Number: 141-78-6
Synonyms: Acetic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl ethanoate
Recommended Use: Solvent in paints, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes
Supplier’s Details: Manufacturer or distributor name, address, phone number available on purchase documentation
Emergency Contact: Local emergency services or Poison Control
GHS Classification: Flammable liquid (Category 2), Eye irritation (Category 2A), Specific target organ toxicity—single exposure (Category 3)
Label Elements: Signal word: Danger
Hazard Statements: High flammability, causes serious eye irritation, may cause drowsiness or dizziness
Pictograms: Flame, exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat and open flame, avoid breathing vapors, use only with adequate ventilation, wash thoroughly after handling
Ingredient: Ethyl Acetate
Concentration: ≥99% by weight
Impurities: Trace impurities not expected to influence classification
Other Components: None present above threshold limits
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air, keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing, seek medical attention for breathing difficulties
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, medical attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, seek medical attention for irritation
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth, seek immediate medical attention, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High volume water jet
Specific Hazards: Highly flammable, vapor may form explosive mixtures with air, combustion products include carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Full protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, avoid inhaling vapors from burning material
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area if necessary, avoid breathing vapors, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage, do not allow entry into soil, waterways, drains, or sewers
Methods for Clean-Up: Use inert absorbent material (sand, earth), ventilate area, collect spilled material in appropriate containers for disposal, decontaminate spill site after material pick-up
Precautions for Safe Handling: Minimize vapors by using in well-ventilated area, avoid sources of ignition, use nonsparking tools, ground and bond container and equipment
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from sunlight, oxidizers, and acids, containers should remain tightly closed, store below 40°C (104°F)
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkali metals, nitrates
Occupational Exposure Limits: OSHA PEL: 400 ppm (1400 mg/m³), ACGIH TLV: 400 ppm (1440 mg/m³)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures
Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical safety goggles, flame-retardant lab coat, respiratory protection if exposure limits are exceeded or ventilation inadequate, use explosion-proof equipment and proper grounding
Appearance: Colorless, volatile liquid
Odor: Characteristic, sweet, fruity
Odor Threshold: 70 ppm
pH: Neutral (does not significantly affect pH of water)
Melting Point: -83°C (-117°F)
Boiling Point: 77°C (171°F)
Flash Point: -4°C (25°F) (closed cup)
Upper/Lower Flammability Limit: 2.1% – 11.5% by volume in air
Vapor Pressure: 73 hPa at 20°C
Vapor Density: 3.0 (air = 1)
Relative Density: 0.900–0.902 (water = 1)
Solubility: 8.3 g/100 ml (water at 20°C), miscible with most organic solvents
Partition Coefficient: log Kow 0.73
Auto-Ignition Temperature: 460°C (860°F)
Decomposition Temperature: Not readily decomposed below boiling point
Viscosity: 0.45 mPa.s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperature and storage conditions, decomposes under heat or flame
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Can react with strong oxidizers, acids, or alkalis
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, sparks, static electricity, direct sunlight, poorly ventilated areas
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possible trace amounts of acetic acid and ethanol
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat): 5,620 mg/kg, Dermal LD50 (rabbit): >20,000 mg/kg, Inhalation LC50 (rat, 4h): 16,000 ppm
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Prolonged or repeated contact may cause mild irritation, redness, dryness
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes significant irritation, redness, pain
Respiratory Effects: Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, may cause depression of central nervous system in high concentrations
Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity, Reproductive Toxicity: No classification as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA; negative in available genotoxicity assays; not known to cause reproductive harm
Chronic Effects: Repeated, prolonged occupational exposure may aggravate pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders
Ecotoxicity: Fish (Lepomis macrochirus) LC50: 230 mg/l (96 h), Daphnia magna EC50: 717 mg/l (48 h), Aquatic plants (algae) EC50: 2,900 mg/l (entry may disrupt aquatic environments in concentrated spills)
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in water and soil, expected to have short half-life in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low (log Kow <1, quickly metabolized)
Mobility in Soil: High, expected to leach into groundwater if released in large amounts
Other Adverse Effects: Not expected to cause long-term environmental harm when used responsibly and contained
Waste Treatment Methods: Incinerate in approved chemical waste facility, secure landfill disposal after neutralization, do not pour into sewers or natural water bodies
Container Disposal: Empty containers may contain residue or vapor, treat as hazardous waste, triple rinse with water or solvent, render container unusable to prevent reuse
Relevant Regulations: Comply with local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations for chemical disposal
UN Number: 1173
Proper Shipping Name: Ethyl Acetate
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquid)
Packing Group: II (medium danger)
Labels Required: Flammable liquid
Environmental Hazards: None classified, although attention required for spills
Special Transport Precautions: Drum and bulk shipments must meet national and international shipping requirements. Keep containers upright, secure loads during transit, keep away from heat and sources of ignition
OSHA Hazard Communication: Regulated hazardous chemical
SARA Title III: Section 311/312 hazard categories: Immediate (acute), Fire
DSL (Canada): Listed
TSCA (US): Listed
REACH (EU): Pre-registered
California Proposition 65: Not listed as carcinogen or reproductive toxicant
Other Regulatory Requirements: Subject to workplace exposure limits, transportation, and environmental release regulations in most regions; SDS must be available to workers per Right-to-Know requirements
