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Material Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the
company/undertaking
Ethyl acetate
Trade name
Ethyl acetate, Acetidin
Synonyms
Sasol Chemicals North America LCC
Company
900 Threadneedle, Suite 100
Houston, Texas 77079-2990 USA
CHEMTREC North America Transport Emergency (24-hr) (800) 424-9300
Telephone
CHEMTREC World Wide Transport Emergency (24-hr) (703) 527-3887
MSDS and Product Information (8:00am-4:30pm CST) (281) 588-3315
Sasol LCCC Main Gate Guard (337) 494-5142
SECTION 2 Hazards identification
Emergency Overview
Highly flammable.
Danger
liquid clear, colourless liquid
State of matter
ether-like
Odour
Potential environmental effects
Should not be released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if
Environmental
safe to do so.
precautions
Ecological information: See chapter 12
Potential health effects
Acute effects
Causes eye irritation.
Eyes
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Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause defatting resulting in drying,
Skin
redness and possible blistering.
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhalation
Toxicological information: See chapter 11
SECTION 3 Composition/information on ingredients
Components CAS-No. Weight %
ethyl acetate 141-78-6 100.00
Exposure limit(s): See chapter 8
Classification and hazard labelling: See chapter 15
SECTION 4 First aid measures
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Eye contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
Skin contact
clothes and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If skin irritation
persists, call a physician.
Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular
Inhalation
or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Do
Ingestion
not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures
Flammability
-3 癈 closed cup4 癈 open cup
Flash point
427 癈
Autoignition
temperature
Lower explosion limit: 2.2 %(V)
Explosion limits
Upper explosion limit: 11.5 %(V)
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Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Flash back possible over considerable
Fire/explosion
distance.
Carbon oxides
Hazardous
combustion products
Water spray
Suitable extinguishing
Alcohol-resistant foam
media
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
No information available.
Unsuitable
extinguishing media
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Protection measures
and instructions
Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
Further information
SECTION 6 Accidental release measures
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Do
Personal precautions
not breathe vapours or spray mist. Material can create slippery conditions.
Should not be released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if
Environmental
safe to do so.
precautions
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Methods for cleaning
up
Exposure controls / personal protection: See chapter 8
SECTION 7 Handling and storage
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Wear personal
Safe handling advice
protective equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Ensure
all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning transfer operations.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.Use explosion-proof equipment.
Advice on protection
against fire and
explosion
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Storage
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SECTION 8 Exposure controls / personal protection
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Safety glasses with side-shields
Eyes
Protective suit Safety shoes
Skin
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Inhalation
Hand protection
Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Protective measures Wear suitable protective equipment.
Exposure Guidelines
Components Exposure limit(s)
ETHYL ACETATE US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values time weighted average 400 ppm
US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Recommended exposure limit
(REL): 400 ppm (1,400 mg/m3)
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000) Permissible
exposure limit 400 ppm (1,400 mg/m3)
US. OSHA Table Z-1-A (29 CFR 1910.1000) time weighted average 400 ppm (1,400
mg/m3)
US. California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 5155. Airborne Contaminants
Time Weighted Average (TWA) Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 400 ppm (1,400
mg/m3)
PEL= Permissible Exposure Limits TWA= Time Weighted Average (8 hr.)
TLV= Threshold Limit Value STEL= Short Term Exposure Limit (15 min.)
EL= Excursion Limit WEEL= Workplace Environmental Exposure Level
SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties
liquid
State of matter
clear, colourless liquid
Colour
ether-like
Odour
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liquid
Form
77 癈
Boiling
point/boilingrange
-3 癈 closed cup4 癈 open cup
Flash point
2.2 %(V)
Lower explosion limit
11.5 %(V)
Upper explosion limit
124.256 hPa at 20 癈
Vapour pressure
completely miscible
Solubility
0.48 mm2/s
Viscosity
0.44 mPa.s
Viscosity, dynamic
-83.6 癈
Melting point/range
0.902 g/cm3
Density
7
pH
SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity
Heat, flames and sparks.
Conditions to avoid
Carbon oxides
Hazardous
decomposition
products
Strong oxidizing agents
Incompatible products
Incompatible with acids.
Halogenated compounds
Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Hazardous reactions
SECTION 11 Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity LD50 rat: 5,620 mg/kg; literature value
LD50 rabbit: 4,940 mg/kg; literature value
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Acute inhalation LC50 rabbit: 2,500 mg/l; ; 4 h; literature value
toxicity
LC50 rat: 4,000 mg/l; ; 4 h; literature value
SECTION 12 Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish LC50 Pimephales promelas: 230 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
SECTION 13 Disposal considerations
US. EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act: (RCRA) D List of Characteristic
Waste Classification
Hazardous Wastes (40 CFR 261.21-24): D001
In accordance with local and national regulations.Do not contaminate ponds,
Waste from residues /
waterways or ditches with chemical or used container.The product should not be
unused products
allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil.
Do not burn, or use a cutting torch on, the empty drum., Triple rinse containers., Can
Uncleaned empty
be offered for recycling, re-conditioning or puncture.
packaging
Handling and storage: See chapter 7
Exposure controls / personal protection: See chapter 8
SECTION 14 Transport information
UN 1173 ETHYL ACETATE, 3, II
DOT/49CFR
UN 1173 ETHYL ACETATE, 3, II
ADR
UN 1173 ETHYL ACETATE, 3, II
RID
UN 1173 ETHYL ACETATE, 3, II
ADNR
UN 1173 ETHYL ACETATE, 3, II; EmS F-E, S-D
IMDG
UN 1173 Ethyl acetate, 3, II
ICAO/IATA
SECTION 15 Regulatory information
U.S. Federal Classifications:
Flammable Liquid
OSHA Hazards
Fire Hazard
SARA 311/312
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U.S. Regulated Ingredients:
Hazard information reporting
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 313
Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required
Components CAS-No.
US. Massachusetts Commonwealth's Right-to-Know Law (Appendix A to 105 Code of Massachusetts
Regulations Section 670.000)
Components CAS-No.
Ethyl acetate 141-78-6
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (New Jersey Statute Annotated Section
34:5A-5)
Components CAS-No.
Ethyl acetate 141-78-6
US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law (34 Pa. Code Chap. 301-323)
Components CAS-No.
Ethyl acetate 141-78-6
US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302
Extremely Hazardous Substance (40 CFR 355, Appendix A)
Components CAS-No.
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
Spill reporting
US. EPA CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302)
Components CAS-No. Reportable Quantity
Ethyl acetate 5,000 lbs
141-78-6
Health
US. California Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
Components CAS-No.
Not listed
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Inventories
EU list of existing chemical substances All chemical constituents are listed in: EU list of existing
chemical substances (See chapter 3)
US TSCA Inventory All chemical constituents are listed in: US TSCA Inventory (See
chapter 3)
Australian Inv. of Chem. Substances AICS All chemical constituents are listed in: Australian Inv. of Chem.
Substances AICS (See chapter 3)
Canadian Domestic Substances List DSL All chemical constituents are listed in: Canadian Domestic
Substances List DSL (See chapter 3)
Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New Chemicals ENCS All chemical constituents are listed in: Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New
Chemicals ENCS (See chapter 3)
Korean Exist. Chemicals List ECL All chemical constituents are listed in: Korean Exist. Chemicals
List ECL (See chapter 3)
Philippines Inv. of Chem. Subst. PICCS All chemical constituents are listed in: Philippines Inv. of Chem.
Subst. PICCS (See chapter 3)
Inv. of Exist. Chem. Substances in China All chemical constituents are listed in: Inv. of Exist. Chem.
Substances in China (See chapter 3)
Other international regulations
B2: Flammable Liquid
WHMIS Classification
SECTION 16 Other information
Hazard Ratings
Health Flammability Reactivity Hazard
1 3 0
HMIS
1 3 0
NFPA
All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this MSDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and
ANSIZ400.1.1993. The MSDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental
hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the
workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the
product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user,
receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context within which the product will be
received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the
necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the
need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the
responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties
that may beinvolved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were
exercised in the compilation of this MSDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume
any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The
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product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.
The MSDS was created by: Motlatsi(MS)
The MSDS was approved by: Glen Telge
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