Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-9077
MSDS Number: BDRCZ

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 213-516-8000

Info Phone: 213-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT:6100 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF EYES,SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT;CNS EFFECTS,HEADACHE.
CHRONIC:NARCOSIS,DERMATITIS,LIVER DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS MAY BE
WORSEN.

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER,APPLY MOISTURIZING CREAM.
EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENYU OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES;CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
IF NEEDED. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEEDED;CONSULT A P HYSICIAN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:24F/-4C (C.C)
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:800F
Lower Limits:2.5
Upper Limits:11.5
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL CONTAINERS WITH WATER;USE NIOSH MSHA
APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE NOTED;THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY GIVE
CO & CO*2.

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;CONTAIN FREE
LIQUID;USE SUITABLE INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND COLLECT FOR PROPER
DISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
AREA;KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,OPEN FLAMES & SPARKS;KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV BELOW THE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS/SOLVENT RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON,EYE-WASH FACILITIES,SAFETY GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
VAPORS/MIST.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:171F/77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-118F/-83C
Vapor Pres:72.0 MMHG
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.80
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.0(BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT,COLORLESS LIQUID,FRUTY ODOR,BURNING
TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS,ALKALIES,ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO OR CO*2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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