BCWTT - ETHYL ACETATE
- MSDS: BCWTT
- Manufacturer: BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
- Product Name: ETHYL ACETATE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-062-6954
Product Identification
Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-062-6954
MSDS Number: BCWTT
Responsible Party
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101
US
Emergency Phone: 616-726-3171, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Info Phone: 616-726-3171
Cage: 2H215
Contractor
Telephone: 800-368-0050/800-707-4555
Cage: 2H215
Ingredients
ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)
CAS: 141-78-6
RTECS: AH5425000
Fraction By Weight: >85%
OSHA PEL 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF EYES,NOSE,AND THROAT;SLOW AND
GRADUAL ONSET OF NARCOSIS.
First Aid
First Aid:EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MINUTES. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING,CALL A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:24.8F,-4.0C
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:11.5%
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT . HEAT WILL BUILD PRESS & RUPTURE CLSD STOR CNTNRS. KEEP
FIRE-EXPOS CNTNRS COOL W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VOLATILE & FLAMMABLE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER. DIKE LARGE
SPILLS AND DUMP TO SALVAGE TANKS. CONTACT AUTHORITIES IN THE
EVENTJK MAJOR SPILLS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS,AND OPEN
FLAMES. AVOID EYE AND SKINJ CONTACT. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP DEVICE IN ACCORD WITH
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER
Supplemental Safety and Health
CELANESE CHEM CO MFR'S RAW MATERIAL,BURDICK & JACKSON LAB,REFINES TO
DESIRED PCT,SPEC AND GRADE. CONTAINER SIZE: 32 OZ CAN
Chemical Properties
HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:160F,71C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-119F,-84C
Vapor Pres:73 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3.04
Spec Gravity:0.90
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:8.7% @ 20C.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC FRUITY
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND STRONG ACIDS & BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAME, OPEN CONTAINERS
& POOR VENTILATION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN A FURNACE OR BY METHODS CONSISTENT
WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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