SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date 26-JUNE-2025 Revision Number 5
1. Identification
Product Name 2-Ethylhexyl acetate
Cat No. : AC410100000; AC410105000
CAS No 103-09-3
Synonyms 2-Ethylhexyl ethanoate.; Acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Flammable liquids Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2
Label Elements
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Combustible liquid
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Skin
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 >95
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation Remove from exposure, lie down. Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Clean mouth with water. Get medical attention.
Most important symptoms and Difficulty in breathing. . Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness,
effects nausea and vomiting
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam. Water mist may be used
to cool closed containers.
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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point 71 °C / 159.8 °F
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature 295 °C / 563 °F
Explosion Limits
Upper 8.14%
Lower 0.76%
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Combustible material. Containers may explode when heated.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
2 2 0 N/A
6. Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions Remove all sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Environmental Precautions See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder,
Up sawdust). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Do not let this chemical enter the
environment. Remove all sources of ignition.
7. Handling and storage
Handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not ingest. If
swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Keep away from open flames, hot
surfaces and sources of ignition.
Storage. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and
well-ventilated place. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizing agents.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
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Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical State Liquid
Appearance Colorless
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range -45 °C / -49 °F
Boiling Point/Range 197 °C / 386.6 °F
Flash Point 71 °C / 159.8 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper 8.14%
Lower 0.76%
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density 5.93
Specific Gravity 0.870
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature 295 °C / 563 °F
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity No information available
Molecular Formula C10 H20 O2
Molecular Weight 172.27
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hazardous Polymerization No information available.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
11. Toxicological information
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
2-Ethylhexyl acetate LD50 = 3 g/kg ( Rat ) Not listed Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
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Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting
delayed
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for
complete information.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains.
Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
2-Ethylhexyl acetate Not listed LC50: = 8.27 mg/L, 96h Not listed Not listed
semi-static (Oncorhynchus
mykiss)
Persistence and Degradability Insoluble in water May persist based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
13. Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport information
DOT COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT IN THIS QUANTITY
According to 49 CFR §173.150(f)(1), this material should reclassified as NA1993,
Combustible Liquid, NOS if it is shipped in bulk.
UN-No NA1993
Proper Shipping Name Combustible liquid, n.o.s.
Packing Group III
TDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
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IMDG/IMO Not regulated
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory
Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory
Active-Inactive Flags
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 X ACTIVE -
Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 X - 203-079-1 X X X X X KE-00048
KECL - NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable
Health Administration
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know
Regulations
Component Massachusetts New Jersey Pennsylvania Illinois Rhode Island
2-Ethylhexyl acetate X - X - -
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of
Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
2-Ethylhexyl acetate 103-09-3 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
16. Other information
Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Revision Date 26-June-2025
Print Date 26-June-2025
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
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