Product ID:9281, ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-208-6785
MSDS Number: BNVXK

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

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

Info Phone: 800-582-2537

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ACETIC ACID, ETHYL ESTER; (ETHYL ACETATE) (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT)11.3 G/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:IRRITATION OF NOSE &
THROAT, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMIT, DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS, RESP FAILURE,
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE, CNS DEPRESS. SKIN:DERMATITIS. EYE:IRRITATION.
INGEST:HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMIT, D IZZINESS, GI IRRITATION.
CHRONIC:DAMAGETO LIVER, KIDNEYS, HEART, LUNGS, CNS DEPRESSION.
TARGET ORGANS:(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:EYES, SKIN, RESP SYSTEM, LIVER,
KIDNEYS, LUNGS, HEART, CNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE, SKIN
DISORDERS, ANEMIA.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE O*2. SKIN:FLUSH W/WATER.
EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W /PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:24.0F,-4.4C
Lower Limits:2.2%
Upper Limits:11%
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO*2. WATER MAY
BE INEFFECTIVE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE H*2O
TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DIST
IGNIT SOURCES & FLASH BACK. CLSD CNTNRS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE. CONTACT W/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 WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.
TAKE UP W/SAND/OTHER NO N-COMBUST ABSORB MATL & PLACE INTO CNTNR
(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN
COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTED, FLAMM LIQ STORAGE AREA. BOND & GROUND
CNTNRS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPKS, FLAME. AVOID CONT W/EYES,
SKIN, CLTHG. AVOID BRTHG VAP. USE W/ADEQ VENT. HIGHLY FLAMM. KEEP
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNIT - NO SMOKING. DO NOT EMPTY INTO DRAINS.
TAKE PREC MEAS URES AGAINST STATIC DISCHARGES.

Respiratory Protection:RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE CONC EXCEEDS TLV. AT
CONCS UP TO 1000 PPM, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/ORG
VAP CARTRIDGE IS RECOM. ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA
IS RECOM.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FCSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:FOR LATER DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. J.T. BAKER SOLUBORB
SOLVENT ABSORBENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR SPILLS OF THIS PRODUCT.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:170F,77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-119F,-84C
Vapor Pres:76 @ 20C
Vapor Density:3
Spec Gravity:0.9 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE (1-10%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, STRONG BASES, ALKALIES, STRONG
REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:U112 (TOXIC
WASTE).

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