Product ID:L225, 2-ETHOXYETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:08/28/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N029720
MSDS Number: BNDMF

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ETHANOL, 2-ETHOXY-, ACETATE; (CELLOSOLVE ACETATE)

CAS: 111-15-9

RTECS: KK8225000

Fraction By Weight: 90-100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM, S

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, S

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 2900 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE SEVERE
IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. LIQUID IS READILY ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. LIQUID
MAY CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES. I NGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,
VOMITING, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
CHRONIC EFTS (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OF OVEREXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE KIDNEY
AND/OR LIVER DAMAGE. NIOSH RECOMMENDS THAT 2-ETHOXY ETHYL ACETATE
BE REGARDED IN WORKPLACE AS HAVING POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ADVERSE
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS IN MAL E AND FEMALE WORKERS .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

First Aid:CALL PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE
VOMITING. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
EYES: FLUS H WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:
FLUSH WITH WATER.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:117F,47C
Lower Limits:1.7%
Upper Limits:6.7%
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL OR
ORDINARY FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE
WATER TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFS TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT
MAY EXPLODE. CONT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
SHUT OFF IGNIT SOURCES; NO FLARES, SMOKING/FLAMES IN AREA. STOP
LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. USE H2O SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.
TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER N ON-COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO (SUPP
DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENT, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR CABINET.
ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION
EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONC UP TO 2500 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL
CARTRIDGE RESP W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE IS RECOMMENDED. ABOVE THIS
LEVEL, A NIOSH/M SHA APPRVD SCBA IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LGTH FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH WATER.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:313F,156C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-80F,-62C
Vapor Pres:2.0
Vapor Density:4.7
Spec Gravity:0.97 (H2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.21 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PLEASANT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, NITRATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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