EC SAFETY DATA SHEET 2001/58/EG
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Product name Methyl acetate 99% GB/EN
MSDS number 80610 Revision Date 22.Mar.2006
Revision Number 0.01 Issuing date 27.Mar.2006
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1. Identification of the substance/preparation and the company/undertaking
Product name
Methyl acetate 99%
Manufacturer, importer, supplier
Celanese Chemicals Europe GmbH
Frankfurter Stra遝 111
D-61476 Kronberg/Ts.
Product Information
Product Stewardship FAX +49 (0) 208 693 2053
Emergency telephone number
+49 (0) 69-305 6418
End use:
Chemical intermediate (including monomers), Solvent
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterization Acetic acid methylester.
Components CAS-No EC-No. Classification Percent %
Methyl acetate 79-20-9 201-185-2 F;R11 >99
R66
R67
Xi;R36
Methanol 67-56-1 200-659-6 F;R11 <1
T;R23/24/25-
39/23/24/25
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 200-836-8 Carc. Cat.3;R40 <0.2
F+;R12
Xi;R36/37
3. Hazards identification
Indication of danger Highly flammable
Irritant
R -phrase(s)
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R11 - Highly flammable.
R36 - Irritating to eyes.
R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 - vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
4. First aid measures
General Information Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely.
Inhalation Keep at rest. Aerate with fresh air. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Skin Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a
physician.
Eyes In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Ingestion Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.
Notes to physician
Treatment Treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
alcohol-resistant foam,. Dry chemical,. carbon dioxide (CO2).
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.
Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, its combustion products, or released
gases
Under conditions giving incomplete combustion, hazardous gases produced may consist of
carbon monoxide
carbon dioxide (CO2)
Combustion gases of organic materials must in principle be graded as inhalation poisons
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Self-contained breathing apparatus.
Environmental precautions
Dike and collect water used to fight fire.
Other Information
Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Provide adequate ventilation.
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Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage. Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Methods for cleaning Up
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust). Keep in suitable and
closed containers for disposal. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Advice on safe handling
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Protection - fire and explosion:
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge.
Ground and bond containers when transferring material. In case of fire, emergency cooling with water spray should
be available.
Temperature class
T1
Storage
Technical measures/Storage conditions
Keep tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Handle and open container with care.
German storage class
3A: Flammable liquids.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
EC Exposure Limit Values
Components EU TWA
260 mg/m3
Methanol 200 ppm
Methanol
Skin Designation Can be absorbed through the skin.
National occupational exposure limits
Components TWA
616 mg/m3
Methyl acetate 200 ppm
266 mg/m3
Methanol 200 ppm
37 mg/m3
Acetaldehyde 20 ppm
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Components STEL
770 mg/m3
Methyl acetate 250 ppm
333 mg/m3
Methanol 250 ppm
92 mg/m3
Acetaldehyde 50 ppm
Methanol
Skin Designation Can be absorbed through the skin.
Engineering measures General or dilution ventilation is frequently insufficient as the sole means of
controlling employee exposure. Local ventilation is usually preferred. Explosion-proof
equipment (for example fans, switches, and grounded ducts) should be used in
mechanical ventilation systems.
Personal protective equipment
General advice Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Use only in
an area equipped with a safety shower. Hold eye wash fountain available.
Hygiene measures When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Take off all contaminated clothing
immediately. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Eye protection tightly fitting safety goggles. In addition to goggles, wear a face shield if there is a
reasonable chance for splash to the face. Equipment should conform to EN 166.
skin protection impervious clothing
Hand protection
Chemicals resistant gloves
Suitable material butyl-rubber
Type Butylplus (Company COMASEC) or comparable article;
or refer to glove manufacturer's recommendation
Evaluation according to EN 374: level 5
Material thickness approx 0.3 mm
Break through time approx 200 min
Suitable material PVC / nitril rubber
Type Multiplus (Company COMASEC) or comparable article;
or refer to glove manufacturer's recommendation
Evaluation according to EN 374: level 1
Material thickness approx 0.9 mm
Break through time approx 10 min
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Form Liquid
Colour colourless
Odour ester-like
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Molecular Weight 74.08
Flashpoint -10癈
Method EN 22719
Autoignition Temperature 455 癈
Method DIN 51794
Lower explosion limit 3.1 Vol %
Upper explosion limit 16 Vol %
Melting point/range -98癈
Boiling point/range 57癈 @ 1013 hPa
Density 0.934 g/ml @ 20癈
Vapour pressure 267 hPa @24癈
533 hPa @53.3癈
Vapour density 2.8 (Air=1 @ 20 癈)
Water solubility 295 g/l @ 20癈
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability Stable under normal conditions of handling, use and transportation.
Conditions to avoid Avoid any source of ignition. Avoid contact with heat, sparks, open flame, and static
discharge.
Thermal decomposition No decomposition if used as directed. If heated to thermal decomposition the
following decomposition products may occur depending on the conditions. carbon
oxides.
11. Toxicological information
LD50/oral/rat 5450 mg/kg
LD50/dermal/rabbit = >5000 mg/kg
LC50/inhalation/4h/rat = 32000 ppm
Skin Sensitization: nonsensitizer
Eye irritation: irritating
12. Ecological information
Biodegradation: readily degradable.
13. Disposal considerations
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Product information Disposal required in compliance with all waste management related state and local
regulations. The choice of the appropriate method of disposal depends on the
product composition by the time of disposal as well as the local statutes and
possibilities for disposal.
Uncleaned empty packaging Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate
cleansing may be taken for reuse.
14. Transport information
ADR/RID
UN/ID No. UN 1231
Proper Shipping Name Methyl acetate
Hazard Class 3
Packing group II
Hazard Number 33
ADNR ADNR: Container and Tanker
UN/ID No. UN 1231
Proper Shipping Name Methyl acetate
Hazard Class 3
Packing group II
ICAO/IATA
UN-No. UN 1231
Proper Shipping Name Methyl acetate
Hazard Class 3
Packing group II
IMDG
UN/ID No. UN 1231
Proper Shipping Name Methyl acetate
Hazard Class 3
Packing group II
EmS Code F-E, S-D
15. Regulatory information
Labelling in accordance with EC directives
EC label
contains Methyl acetate
Symbol(s) F - Highly flammable.
Xi - Irritant.
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R -phrase(s)
R11 - Highly flammable.
R36 - Irritating to eyes.
R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 - vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
S -phrase(s)
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S29 - Do not empty into drains.
S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Directive 1996/82/EC Annex I, Substance list:
No 7b
Water Hazard Class (WGK):
WGK Class 1
WGK Reg-Nr. 146
WGK Source Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 1 or 2
Regulatory Information This classification following EG guidelines is also in accordance with the Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulation CHIP (as amended).
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0
ISR Release to Air List Listed.
16. Other information
R-phrase(s)
R11 - Highly flammable.
R12 - Extremely flammable.
R36 - Irritating to eyes.
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect
R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 - Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R36/37 - Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
R39/23/24/25 - Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
For further information, see:
For more information, other material safety data sheets or technical data sheets please consult the Celanese homepage
(www.celanese.com).
Other Information:
Observe national and local legal requirements.
Changes against the previous version are marked by ***
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Sources of key data used to compile the datasheet
Information contained in this safety data sheet is based on Celanese owned data and public sources deemed valid or
acceptable. The absence of data elements required by ANSI or 2001/58/EC indicates, that no data meeting these
requirements is available.
Further information
This information is based on our present state of knowledge. It shall describe our products regarding safety requirements
and shall not be construed as a guarantee or statement of condition and/or quality
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