BCWTT - ETHYL ACETATE

Product Identification

Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:02/01/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-062-6954
MSDS Number: BCWTT

Responsible Party
BURDICK AND JACKSON DIV OF BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP.
1953 S HARVEY STREET
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101
US

Emergency Phone: 616-726-3171, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 616-726-3171

Cage: 2H215

Contractor
HONEYWELL, BURDICK AND JACKSON
MUSKEGON, MI 49442-6101 US

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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