Product ID:ETHYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-180-0472
MSDS Number: BPHSM

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 201-859-2151

Info Phone: 201-859-2151

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

ETHYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 141-78-6

RTECS: AH5425000

Fraction By Weight: 99-100%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INHALATION LC50:RAT=1600PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION-IRRITATION OF NOSE
AND THROAT. SKIN-DERMATITIS. EYE-IRRITATION.
INGESTION-GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO LIVER,
KIDNEY, HEART, LUNG, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSIO N.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIZZINESS, NARCOSIS, RESPIRATORY FAILURE, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE,
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. INGESTION-HEADACHE, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIZZINESS, GASTROINTESTINA L IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASE, SKIN
DISORDERS, ANEMIA.

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS,
IMMEDIATELY INDUCE VOMITING. INHALATION-IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICUL T, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN-IN CASE OF CONTACT.FLUSH SKIN WITH
WATER. EYE-IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUS WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:24F/-4C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:426C
Lower Limits:2.2
Upper Limits:11.0
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
(WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE). USE WATER TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN POSTIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES AND FLASH BACK.CLOSED CONTAINERS, HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUTT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK WITHOUT
RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. TAKE UP WITH SAND/OTHER
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORB ENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO CONTAINER
FORDISPOSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:BOND AND GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.
SA-T-DATA* STORAGE COLOR CODE: RED (FLAMMABLE)

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATORY PROTECTION REQUIRED IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEED TLV. UP TO 1000 PPM, USE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE; ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPAR ATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT ARE RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN; WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER EACH USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMBLE. CAUSES IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR
INHALED.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:170F,77C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-119F/-84C
Vapor Pres:76MMHG
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:0.90
Evaporation Rate & Reference:6.0 (BUTYL-ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:CLER, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PLEASANT 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:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:
U112 (TOXIC WASTE).

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