ETHYL ACETATE

Precision Management (Aust) Pty Ltd Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 3

Chemwatch: 1173 Issue Date: 01/08/2022

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Safety Data Sheet according to WHS and ADG requirements L.GHS.AUS.EN

SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY / UNDERTAKING

Product Identifier
Product name ETHYL ACETATE

Chemical Name ethyl acetate

C4-H8-O2, CH3CO2CH2CH3, acetic ether, acetidin, acetoxyethane, ethyl acetic ester, ethyl ethanoate, vinegar naphtha, acetic
Synonyms
ester, Hewlett-Packard Protein Sequencing Reagent S2A, Hewlett-Packard N Terminal Sequencing Reagent S2

Proper shipping name ETHYL ACETATE

Chemical formula Other CH3COOC2H5
means of
Not Available
identification

CAS number 141-78-6

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating
atmosphere developing. Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.
Relevant identified uses
Artificial fruit essences; solvent for nitrocellulose, varnishes, lacquers; in the manufacture of smokeless powder, artificial leather,
photographic films and plates, artificial silk, perfumes; cleaning, textiles, etc.

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Registered company
Precision Management (Aust) Pty Ltd
name
Address Unit 4, 97 Fairey Road South Windsor NSW 2756 Australia

Telephone +61 2 8064 2333

Fax +61 2 8064 7813

Website Not Available

Email admin@labtech.com.au

Emergency telephone number

Association /
Not Available
Organisation
Emergency telephone
02 8064 2333
numbers
Other emergency
Not Available
telephone numbers

SECTION 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

Poisons Schedule Not Applicable

Flammable Liquid Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (narcotic
[1]
Classification effects)

1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex
Legend:
VI

Label elements

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Hazard pictogram(s)

SIGNAL WORD DANGER

Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

AUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness and cracking

Precautionary statement(s) Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment.

P242 Use only non-sparking tools.

P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P261 Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Precautionary statement(s) Response

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
P305+P351+P338
Continue rinsing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Precautionary statement(s) Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

Precautionary statement(s) Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substances
CAS No %[weight] Name
141-78-6 >99 ethyl acetate

Mixtures
See section above for composition of Substances

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures

If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
Eye Contact Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by
occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.

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Seek medical attention without delay; if pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.
If skin contact occurs:
Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear.
Skin Contact
Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.

Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid
Inhalation procedures.
Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or
pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary.
Transport to hospital, or doctor.

Immediately give a glass of water.

First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.
Ingestion
If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, hold patient's head down, lower than their hips to help avoid possible
aspiration of vomitus.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Any material aspirated during vomiting may produce lung injury. Therefore emesis should not be induced mechanically or pharma cologically. Mechanical
means should be used if it is considered necessary to evacuate the stomach contents; these include gastric lavage after endot racheal intubation. If
spontaneous vomiting has occurred after ingestion, the patient should be monitored for difficult breathing , as adverse effects of aspiration into the lungs
may be delayed up to 48 hours.
for simple esters:
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BASIC TREATMENT
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Establish a patent airway with suction where necessary.
Watch for signs of respiratory insufficiency and assist ventilation as necessary.
Administer oxygen by non-rebreather mask at 10 to 15 l/min.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for pulmonary oedema .
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for shock.
DO NOT use emetics. Where ingestion is suspected rinse mouth and give up to 200 ml water (5 ml/kg recommended) for dilution where patient is able to
swallow, has a strong gag reflex and does not drool.
Give activated charcoal.
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ADVANCED TREATMENT
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Consider orotracheal or nasotracheal intubation for airway control in unconscious patient or where respirato ry arrest has occurred.
Positive-pressure ventilation using a bag-valve mask might be of use.
Monitor and treat, where necessary, for arrhythmias.
Start an IV D5W TKO. If signs of hypovolaemia are present use lactated Ringers solution. Fluid overload might create complications.
Drug therapy should be considered for pulmonary oedema.
Hypotension with signs of hypovolaemia requires the cautious administration of fluids. Fluid overload might create complications.
Treat seizures with diazepam.
Proparacaine hydrochloride should be used to assist eye irrigation.
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EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
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Laboratory analysis of complete blood count, serum electrolytes, BUN, creatinine, glucose, urinalysis, baseline for serum aminotransfera ses (ALT and AST),
calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, may assist in establishing a treatment regime. Other useful analyses include anion and osmolar gaps, arterial blood gases
(ABGs), chest radiographs and electrocardiograph.
Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)-assisted ventilation may be required for acute parenchymal injury or adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Consult a toxicologist as necessary.
BRONSTEIN, A.C. and CURRANCE, P.L. EMERGENCY CARE FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EXPOSURE: 2nd Ed. 1994

SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing media
Alcohol stable foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.
Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture

Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition
Fire Incompatibility

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may result

Advice for firefighters

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
May be violently or explosively reactive.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves in the event of a fire.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
Fire Fighting
If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent area.
Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.

Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
Fire/Explosion Hazard Combustion products include:
,
carbon dioxide (CO2)
,
other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material.
Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions. •3YE

HAZCHEM

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

See section 8

Environmental precautions
See section 12

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Remove all ignition sources.
Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
Minor Spills Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
Contain and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent material.
Wipe up.
Collect residues in a flammable waste container.

Chemical Class: ester and ethers

For release onto land: recommended sorbents listed in order of priority.

SORBENT
RANK APPLICATION COLLECTION LIMITATIONS
TYPE

LAND SPILL - SMALL

cross-linked polymer - particulate 1 shovel shovel R, W, SS

cross-linked polymer - pillow 1 throw pitchfork R, DGC, RT

sorbent clay - particulate 2 shovel shovel R,I, P

Major Spills wood fiber - particulate 3 shovel shovel R, W, P, DGC

wood fiber - pillow 3 throw pitchfork R, P, DGC, RT

treated wood fiber - pillow 3 throw pitchfork DGC, RT

LAND SPILL - MEDIUM

cross-linked polymer - particulate 1 blower skiploader R,W, SS

cross-linked polymer - pillow 2 throw skiploader R, DGC, RT

sorbent clay - particulate 3 blower skiploader R,I,P

polypropylene - particulate 3 blower skiploader W, SS, DGC

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expanded mineral - particulate 4 blower skiploader R, I, W, P, DGC

wood fiber - particulate 4 blower skiploader R, W, P, DGC

Legend
DGC: Not effective where ground cover is dense
R; Not reusable
I: Not incinerable
P: Effectiveness reduced when rainy
RT:Not effective where terrain is rugged
SS: Not for use within environmentally sensitive sites
W: Effectiveness reduced when windy
Reference: Sorbents for Liquid Hazardous Substance Cleanup and Control;
R.W Melvold et al: Pollution Technology Review No. 150: Noyes Data Corporation 1988
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
May be violently or explosively reactive.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
Increase ventilation.
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Water spray or fog may be used to disperse /absorb vapour.
Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.

Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS.

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

Containers, even those that have been emptied, may contain explosive vapours.
Do NOT cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.
Contains low boiling substance:
Storage in sealed containers may result in pressure buildup causing violent rupture of containers not rated appropriately.
Check for bulging containers.
Vent periodically
Always release caps or seals slowly to ensure slow dissipation of vapours
Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
Safe handling
When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.
DO NOT use plastic buckets.
Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.
Use spark-free tools when handling.
Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
Keep containers securely sealed.
Avoid physical damage to containers.
Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
Work clothes should be laundered separately.
Use good occupational work practice.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.
Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions.

Store in original containers in approved flame-proof area.

No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be trapped.
Other information Keep containers securely sealed.
Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry well ventilated area.
Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
Observe manufacturer's storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS.

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Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Packing as supplied by manufacturer.
Plastic containers may only be used if approved for flammable liquid.
Check that containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
For low viscosity materials (i) : Drums and jerry cans must be of the non-removable head type. (ii) : Where a can is to be used as
an inner package, the can must have a screwed enclosure. For materials with a viscosity of at least 2680 cSt. (23 deg. C)

For manufactured product having a viscosity of at least 250 cSt. (23 deg. C)
Suitable container
Manufactured product that requires stirring before use and having a viscosity of at least 20 cSt (25 deg. C): (i) Removable
head packaging; (ii) Cans with friction closures and (iii) low pressure tubes and cartridges may be used.
Where combination packages are used, and the inner packages are of glass, there must be sufficient inert cushioning material
in contact with inner and outer packages
In addition, where inner packagings are glass and contain liquids of packing group I there must be sufficient inert absorbent to
absorb any spillage, unless the outer packaging is a close fitting moulded plastic box and the substances are not incompatible
with the plastic.

Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids.
Strong oxidising acids may cause a vigorous reaction with esters that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction produ cts.
Storage incompatibility
Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions.
Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Esters may be incompatible with aliphatic amines and nitrates.

SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OEL)

INGREDIENT DATA

Source Ingredient Material name TWA STEL Peak Notes

Australia Exposure
ethyl acetate Ethyl acetate 720 mg/m3 / 200 ppm 1440 mg/m3 / 400 ppm Not Available Not Available
Standards

EMERGENCY LIMITS

Ingredient Material name TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3

ethyl acetate Ethyl acetate 1,200 ppm 1,700 ppm 10000 ppm

Ingredient Original IDLH Revised IDLH

ethyl acetate 2,000 [LEL] ppm Not Available

MATERIAL DATA
For ethyl acetate:
Odour Threshold Value: 6.4-50 ppm (detection), 13.3-75 ppm (recognition)
The TLV-TWA provides a significant margin of safety from the standpoint of adverse health effects. Unacclimated subjects found the od our objectionably
strong at 200 ppm. Mild nose, eye and throat irritation was experienced at 400 ppm. Workers exposed regularly at concentratio ns ranging from 375 ppm to
1500 ppm for several months showed no unusual
signs or symptoms.
Odour Safety Factor(OSF)
OSF=51 (ETHYL ACETATE)

Exposed individuals are reasonably expected to be warned, by smell, that the Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class A or B.
The Odour Safety Factor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
ClassOSF Description
Over 90% of exposed individuals are aware by smell that the Exposure Standard (TLV-TWA for example) is being reached, even when
A 550
distracted by working activities
B 26-550As "A" for 50-90% of persons being distracted
C 1-26 As "A" for less than 50% of persons being distracted
D 0.18-1 10-50% of persons aware of being tested perceive by smell that the Exposure Standard is being reached
E <0.18 As "D" for less than 10% of persons aware of being tested

Exposure controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed
Appropriate engineering engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to
controls provide this high level of protection.

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The basic types of engineering controls are:

Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk.
Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation
that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if
designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.

Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.

For flammable liquids and flammable gases, local exhaust ventilation or a process enclosure ventilation system may be required.
Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant.
Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the contaminant.

Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:

0.25-0.5
m/s
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., evaporating from tank (in still air).
(50-100
f/min.)
0.5-1 m/s
aerosols, fumes from pouring operations, intermittent container filling, low speed conveyer transfers,
(100-200
welding, spray drift, plating acid fumes, pickling (released at low velocity into zone of active generation)
f/min.)
1-2.5 m/s
direct spray, spray painting in shallow booths, drum filling, conveyer loading, crusher dusts, gas discharge
(200-500
(active generation into zone of rapid air motion)
f/min.)

Within each range the appropriate value depends on:

Lower end of the range Upper end of the range

1: Room air currents minimal or favourable to capture 1: Disturbing room air currents

2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of nuisance value only. 2: Contaminants of high toxicity

3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use

4: Large hood or large air mass in motion 4: Small hood-local control only

Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidly with distance away from the opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity
generally decreases with the square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the air speed at the
extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2 m/s (200-400 f/min.) for extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2
meters distant from the extraction point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within the extraction
apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are
installed or used.

Personal protection

Safety glasses with side shields.

Chemical goggles.
Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document,
describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review
of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
Eye and face protection
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical
exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be removed at the first
signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands
thoroughly. [CDC NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59], [AS/NZS 1336 or national equivalent]

Skin protection See Hand protection below

Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC.

Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber
For esters:
Do NOT use natural rubber, butyl rubber, EPDM or polystyrene-containing materials.
The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material
Hands/feet protection can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed when making a final choice.
Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands
should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended. Suitability and durability of
glove type is dependent on usage. Important factors in the selection of gloves include:
· frequency and duration of contact,

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· chemical resistance of glove material,

· glove thickness and
· dexterity
Select gloves tested to a relevant standard (e.g. Europe EN 374, US F739, AS/NZS 2161.1 or national equivalent).
· When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 5 or higher
(breakthrough time greater than 240 minutes according to EN 374, AS/NZS 2161.10.1 or national equivalent) is
recommended.
· When only brief contact is expected, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater
than 60 minutes according to EN 374, AS/NZS 2161.10.1 or national equivalent) is recommended.
· Some glove polymer types are less affected by movement and this should be taken into account when
considering gloves for long-term use.
· Contaminated gloves should be replaced.
For general applications, gloves with a thickness typically greater than 0.35 mm, are recommended.
It should be emphasised that glove thickness is not necessarily a good predictor of glove resistance to a specific chemical, as the
permeation efficiency of the glove will be dependent on the exact composition of the glove material. Therefore, glove selection
should also be based on consideration of the task requirements and knowledge of breakthrough times.

Glove thickness may also vary depending on the glove manufacturer, the glove type and the glove model. Therefore, the
manufacturers’ technical data should always be taken into account to ensure selection of the most appropriate glove for the t ask.

Note: Depending on the activity being conducted, gloves of varying thickness may be required for specific tasks. For example:

· Thinner gloves (down to 0.1 mm or less) may be required where a high degree of manual dexterity is needed.
However, these gloves are only likely to give short duration protection and would normally be just for single use
applications, then disposed of.
· Thicker gloves (up to 3 mm or more) may be required where there is a mechanical (as well as a chemical) risk i.e.
where there is abrasion or puncture potential
Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. Application of a
non-perfumed moisturiser is recommended.
Body protection See Other protection below

Overalls.
PVC Apron.
PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
Eyewash unit.
Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower.
· Some plastic personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g. gloves, aprons, overshoes) are not recommended as they
may produce static electricity.
Other protection · For large scale or continuous use wear tight-weave non-static clothing (no metallic fasteners, cuffs or
pockets).
· Non sparking safety or conductive footwear should be considered. Conductive footwear describes a boot or shoe
with a sole made from a conductive compound chemically bound to the bottom components, for permanent control to
electrically ground the foot an shall dissipate static electricity from the body to reduce the possibility of ignition of volatile
compounds. Electrical resistance must range between 0 to 500,000 ohms. Conductive shoes should be stored in lockers
close to the room in which they are worn. Personnel who have been issued conductive footwear should not wear them
from their place of work to their homes and return.

Thermal hazards Not Available

Recommended material(s) Respiratory protection

GLOVE SELECTION INDEX Type A Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 &
Glove selection is based on a modified presentation of the: 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)
"Forsberg Clothing Performance Index". Where the concentration of gas/particulates in the breathing zone,
The effect(s) of the following substance(s) are taken into account in the approaches or exceeds the "Exposure Standard" (or ES), respiratory
computer-generated selection: protection is required.
ETHYL ACETATE Degree of protection varies with both face-piece and Class of filter; the nature
of protection varies with Type of filter.
Material CPI

PE/EVAL/PE A Required
Half-Face Full-Face Powered Air
Minimum
PVA A Respirator Respirator Respirator
Protection Factor
SARANEX-23 2-PLY A
A-AUS / Class A-PAPR-AUS /
up to 5 x ES -
BUTYL B 1 Class 1

TEFLON B up to 25 x ES Air-line* A-2 A-PAPR-2

VITON/CHLOROBUTYL B up to 50 x ES - A-3 -

BUTYL/NEOPRENE C 50+ x ES - Air-line** -

CPE C
* - Continuous-flow; ** - Continuous-flow or positive pressure demand
HYPALON C ^ - Full-face
A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid
NATURAL RUBBER C

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NATURAL+NEOPRENE C gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN),

E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3),
NEOPRENE C
Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low
NEOPRENE/NATURAL C boiling point organic compounds(below 65 degC)

NITRILE C Cartridge respirators should never be used for emergency ingress or in

NITRILE+PVC C areas of unknown vapour concentrations or oxygen content. The wearer
must be warned to leave the contaminated area immediately on detecting
PVC C any odours through the respirator. The odour may indicate that the mask is
SARANEX-23 C not functioning properly, that the vapour concentration is too high, or that
the mask is not properly fitted. Because of these limitations, only
* CPI - Chemwatch Performance Index restricted use of cartridge respirators is considered appropriate.
A: Best Selection
B: Satisfactory; may degrade after 4 hours continuous immersion
C: Poor to Dangerous Choice for other than short term immersion
NOTE: As a series of factors will influence the actual performance of the
glove, a final selection must be based on detailed observation. -
* Where the glove is to be used on a short term, casual or infrequent basis,
factors such as "feel" or convenience (e.g. disposability), may dictate a
choice of gloves which might otherwise be unsuitable following long-term or
frequent use. A qualified practitioner should be consulted.

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Clear colourless highly flammable liquid; floats on water. Solubility in water = 8.7%. Characteristic, fruity non -residual odour.
Appearance
Odour at 200 ppm is considered objectionably strong.

Relative density (Water =

Physical state Liquid 0.90
1)

Partition coefficient
Odour Not Available Not Available
n-octanol / water

Auto-ignition temperature
Odour threshold Not Available 427
(°C)

Decomposition
pH (as supplied) Not Applicable Not available.
temperature

Melting point / freezing

-83 Viscosity (cSt) Not Available
point (°C)

Initial boiling point and

77 Molecular weight (g/mol) 88.1
boiling range (°C)

Flash point (°C) -4.4 (TCC) Taste Not Available

Evaporation rate 6.15 BuAc=1 Explosive properties Not Available

Flammability HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. Oxidising properties Not Available

Upper Explosive Limit Surface Tension (dyn/cm

11.0 Not Available
(%) or mN/m)

Lower Explosive Limit Volatile Component

2.2 100
(%) (%vol)

Vapour pressure (kPa) 10.1 @ 20C Gas group Not Available

Solubility in water (g/L) Immiscible pH as a solution (1%) Not Applicable

Vapour density (Air = 1) 3.0 VOC g/L Not Available

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity See section 7

Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials.

Chemical stability Product is considered stable.
Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Possibility of hazardous
See section 7
reactions

Conditions to avoid See section 7

Incompatible materials See section 7

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Hazardous
See section 5
decomposition products

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on toxicological effects

Inhalation of vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This may be accompanied by narcosis, reduced alertness,
loss of reflexes, lack of coordination and vertigo.
Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes), generated by the material during the course of normal handling, may be
damaging to the health of the individual.
Limited evidence or practical experience suggests that the material may produce irritation of the respiratory system, in a
significant number of individuals, following inhalation. In contrast to most organs, the lung is able to respond to a chemical
insult by first removing or neutralising the irritant and then repairing the damage. The repair process, which initially
evolved to protect mammalian lungs from foreign matter and antigens, may however, produce further lung damage
resulting in the impairment of gas exchange, the primary function of the lungs. Respiratory tract irritation often results in
an inflammatory response involving the recruitment and activation of many cell types, mainly derived from the vascular
system.
Inhaled Mild eye, nose and throat irritation occurs at 400 ppm ethyl acetate with unacclimated persons. Production workers with
regular exposure may intermittently tolerate 1500 ppm for periods up to 3 months without adverse symptoms.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The main effects of simple aliphatic esters are narcosis and irritation and anaesthesia at higher concentrations. These
effects become greater as the molecular weights and boiling points increase. Central nervous system depression ,
headache, drowsiness, dizziness, coma and neurobehavioral changes may also be symptomatic of overexposure.
Respiratory tract involvement may produce mucous membrane irritation, dyspnea, and tachypnea, pharyngitis,
bronchitis, pneumonitis and, in massive exposures, pulmonary oedema (which may be delayed). Gastrointestinal effects
include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. Liver and kidney damage may result from massive
exposures.
The use of a quantity of material in an unventilated or confined space may result in increased exposure and an irritating
atmosphere developing. Before starting consider control of exposure by mechanical ventilation.

Swallowing of the liquid may cause aspiration of vomit into the lungs with the risk of haemorrhaging, pulmonary oedema,
progressing to chemical pneumonitis; serious consequences may result.
Signs and symptoms of chemical (aspiration) pneumonitis may include coughing, gasping, choking, burning of the mouth,
difficult breathing, and bluish coloured skin (cyanosis).

Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects (as classified under EC Directives), the material may still be
Ingestion
damaging to the health of the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g liver, kidney) damage
is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather
than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In
an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
Acute intoxication by ethyl acetate causes impaired coordination, exhilaration, slurred speech, vertigo, flushed face,
nausea, vomiting, and may progress to stupor, coma and death may result from respiratory or circulation failure.

The liquid may be miscible with fats or oils and may degrease the skin, producing a skin reaction described as non -allergic
contact dermatitis. The material is unlikely to produce an irritant dermatitis as described in EC Directives .
Repeated exposure may cause skin cracking, flaking or drying following normal handling and use.
Skin Contact Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic effects may result following absorption.
Open cuts, abraded or irritated skin should not be exposed to this material
Entry into the blood-stream through, for example, cuts, abrasions, puncture wounds or lesions, may produce systemic
injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the use of the material and ensure that any external damage is
suitably protected.

Evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material may cause eye irritation in a substantial number of
individuals and/or may produce significant ocular lesions which are present twenty-four hours or more after instillation into
the eye(s) of experimental animals.
Repeated or prolonged eye contact may cause inflammation characterised by temporary redness (similar to windburn) of
Eye
the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis); temporary impairment of vision and/or other transient eye damage/ulceration may occur.

The liquid produces a high level of eye discomfort and is capable of causing pain and severe conjunctivitis. Corneal injury
may develop, with possible permanent impairment of vision, if not promptly and adequately treated.

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause drying with cracking, irritation and possible dermatitis following.
Chronic Limited evidence suggests that repeated or long-term occupational exposure may produce cumulative health effects
involving organs or biochemical systems.

TOXICITY IRRITATION
[1]
ethyl acetate Inhalation (rat) LC50: 50 mg/l1 h Eye (human): 400 ppm
[2]
Oral (rat) LD50: 5620 mg/kg

Legend: 1. Value obtained from Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Acute toxicity 2.* Value obtained from manufacturer's SDS.

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Unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effect of chemical Substances

Acute Toxicity Carcinogenicity

Skin Irritation/Corrosion Reproductivity

Serious Eye
STOT - Single Exposure
Damage/Irritation

Respiratory or Skin STOT - Repeated

sensitisation Exposure

Mutagenicity Aspiration Hazard

Legend: – Data available but does not fill the criteria for classification
– Data available to make classification
– Data Not Available to make classification

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity

ENDPOINT TEST DURATION (HR) SPECIES VALUE SOURCE

LC50 96 Fish 212.5mg/L 4

EC50 48 Crustacea =164mg/L 1

ethyl acetate
EC50 96 Algae or other aquatic plants 2500mg/L 4

BCF 24 Algae or other aquatic plants 0.05mg/L 4

NOEC 504 Crustacea 2.4mg/L 4

Legend: Extracted from 1. IUCLID Toxicity Data 2. Europe ECHA Registered Substances - Ecotoxicological Information - Aquatic Toxicity 3.
EPIWIN Suite V3.12 (QSAR) - Aquatic Toxicity Data (Estimated) 4. US EPA, Ecotox database - Aquatic Toxicity Data 5. ECETOC
Aquatic Hazard Assessment Data 6. NITE (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 7. METI (Japan) - Bioconcentration Data 8. Vendor
Data

DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.

|log Kow : 0.66-0.73|Half-life (hr) air : 200|Half-life (hr) H2O surface water : 10|Henrys atm m3 /mol: 1.20E-04|BOD 5 if unstated: 0.1-1.24,16-36%|COD :
1.54,83%|ThOD : 1.82

Persistence and degradability

Ingredient Persistence: Water/Soil Persistence: Air
ethyl acetate LOW (Half-life = 14 days) LOW (Half-life = 14.71 days)

Bioaccumulative potential
Ingredient Bioaccumulation

ethyl acetate HIGH (BCF = 3300)

Mobility in soil
Ingredient Mobility
ethyl acetate LOW (KOC = 6.131)

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods

Legislation addressing waste disposal requirements may differ by country, state and/ or territory. Each user must refer to la ws
operating in their area. In some areas, certain wastes must be tracked. A Hierarchy of Controls seems to be common - the user
should investigate:
Reduction
Product / Packaging Reuse
disposal Recycling
Disposal (if all else fails)
This material may be recycled if unused, or if it has not been contaminated so as to make it unsuitable for its intended use. If it has
been contaminated, it may be possible to reclaim the product by filtration, distillation or some other means. Shelf life
considerations should also be applied in making decisions of this type. Note that properties of a material may

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change in use, and recycling or reuse may not always be appropriate.

DO NOT allow wash water from cleaning or process equipment to enter drains.
It may be necessary to collect all wash water for treatment before disposal.
In all cases disposal to sewer may be subject to local laws and regulations and these should be considered first.
Where in doubt contact the responsible authority.
Recycle wherever possible.
Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable
treatment or disposal facility can be identified.
Dispose of by: burial in a land-fill specifically licensed to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a
licensed apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material).
Decontaminate empty containers. Observe all label safeguards until containers are cleaned and destroyed.

SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Labels Required

Marine Pollutant NO

HAZCHEM •3YE

Land transport (ADG)

UN number 1173

UN proper shipping
ETHYL ACETATE
name

Transport hazard Class 3

class(es) Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group II

Environmental hazard Not Applicable

Special precautions for Special provisions Not Applicable

user Limited quantity 1L

Air transport (ICAO-IATA / DGR)

UN number 1173

UN proper shipping
Ethyl acetate
name

ICAO/IATA Class 3
Transport hazard
ICAO / IATA Subrisk Not Applicable
class(es)
ERG Code 3L

Packing group II

Environmental hazard Not Applicable

Special provisions Not Applicable

Cargo Only Packing Instructions 364

Cargo Only Maximum Qty / Pack 60 L

Special precautions for
Passenger and Cargo Packing Instructions 353
user
Passenger and Cargo Maximum Qty / Pack 5L

Passenger and Cargo Limited Quantity Packing Instructions Y341

Passenger and Cargo Limited Maximum Qty / Pack 1L

Sea transport (IMDG-Code / GGVSee)

UN number 1173
UN proper shipping
ETHYL ACETATE
name

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Transport hazard IMDG Class 3

class(es) IMDG Subrisk Not Applicable

Packing group II
Environmental hazard Not Applicable

EMS Number F-E , S-D

Special precautions for
Special provisions Not Applicable
user
Limited Quantities 1L

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC code

Source Product name Pollution Category Ship Type
IMO MARPOL (Annex II) -
List of Noxious Liquid Ethyl acetate Z 3
Substances Carried in Bulk

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Safety, health and environmental regulations / legislation specific for the substance or mixture

ETHYL ACETATE(141-78-6) IS FOUND ON THE FOLLOWING REGULATORY LISTS

Australia Exposure Standards Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
Australia Hazardous Substances Information System - Consolidated Lists

National Inventory Status

Australia - AICS Y

Canada - DSL Y

Canada - NDSL N (ethyl acetate)

China - IECSC Y

Europe - EINEC / ELINCS /

Y
NLP

Japan - ENCS Y

Korea - KECI Y

New Zealand - NZIoC Y

Philippines - PICCS Y

USA - TSCA Y

Y = All ingredients are on the inventory

Legend: N = Not determined or one or more ingredients are not on the inventory and are not exempt from listing(see specific
ingredients in brackets)

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

Other information
Classification of the preparation and its individual components has drawn on official and authoritative sources as well as independent review by the
Chemwatch Classification committee using available literature references.

The SDS is a Hazard Communication tool and should be used to assist in the Risk Assessment. Many factors determine whether the reported Hazards are Risks in the
workplace or other settings. Risks may be determined by reference to Exposures Scenarios. Scale of use, frequency of use and current or available engineeri ng
controls must be considered.

Definitions and abbreviations

PC－TWA: Permissible Concentration-Time Weighted Average
PC－STEL: Permissible Concentration-Short Term Exposure Limit
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TEEL: Temporary Emergency Exposure Limit。
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Concentrations
OSF: Odour Safety Factor
NOAEL :No Observed Adverse Effect Level
LOAEL: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Level

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TLV: Threshold Limit Value

LOD: Limit Of Detection
OTV: Odour Threshold Value
BCF: BioConcentration Factors
BEI: Biological Exposure Index

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