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2. Hazards identification
Classification
Indications of danger : Highly flammable, Harmful
R-phrases :
Highly flammable.
Harmful by inhalation.
Explication of special hazards for human health and environment
Harmful by inhalation.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Hazardous components
EC-No. CAS-No. Chemical name Quantity Classification
General information
No specific information.
After inhalation
Provide fresh air.
Immediately get medical attention.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Personal precautions
Provide adequate ventilation.
The following must be prevented: inhalation.
Environmental precautions
Do not empty into drains or the aquatic environment.
Methods for cleaning up/taking up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (e.g. sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).
Collect in closed containers for disposal.
Additional information
None
Handling
Advice on safe handling
If suction of the immediate vicinity is impossible or insufficient, adequate airing of the working place
must be ensured.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from sources of ignition.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Further information on handling
Vapours are heavier than air and will spread at floor level.
Product can form vapour/gas mixtures that are able to explode.
Storage
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Store only in original container.
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Advice on storage compatibility
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Further information on storage conditions
No special precautionary measures.
Exposure controls
General information
Physical state : liquid
Colour : transparent
Odour : characteristic
Important health, safety and environmental information
Test method
pH-Value : not applicable
Changes in the physical state
Melting point : not applicable
Boiling point : 77,1 C
Flash point : - 83 C
Flammability
Solid : not determined
Explosive properties
not determined
Lower explosion limits : 2,1 vol. %
Upper explosion limits : 11,5 vol. %
Vapour pressure : 50 hPa
(at 20 C)
Density (at 20 C) : 0,93 g/cm
Water solubility : partially soluble
Viscosity / dynamic : viscous
Other information
Auto-ignition temperature
Solid : 434
Ignition temperature : 430 C
Conditions to avoid
No specific if used according to specifications.
Materials to avoid
Not known.
Hazardous decomposition products
None if used according to specifications.
Additional information
None
Acute toxicity
Toxicological analyses are not available.
Corrosive and irritant effects
After skin contact: Prolonged/repetitive skin contact may cause skin defattening or dermatitis.
Irritant effect on the eye: irritant.
Following inhalation: In high concentrations, irritations of mucous membranes and narcotic effects.
After ingestion: Nausea. Caution if victim vomits: Risk of aspiration!
Sensitising effects
No sensitizing effect known.
Severe effects after repeated or prolonged exposure
Up to now, damaging effects to humans are not known when handling that product.
Additional information on tests
No further data.
Empirical data on effects on humans
No special references.
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains or the aquatic environment.
Effects on fishes cannot be excluded.
Mobility
No information available.
Persistence and degradability
No classification known.
Bioaccumulative potential
Respective data are not available.
Other adverse effects
No further data.
Further information
None
Advice on disposal
Remove according to the regulations.
Hand over to officially registered waste disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Waste disposal according to official state regulations.
ADNR class : 3
Classification code : F1
Hazard label : 3
Packing group : II
Limited quantity : LQ4
Description of the goods
ETHYL ACETATE
Marine transport
UN number : 1173
IMDG code : 3
Hazard label : 3
IMDG packing group : II
EmS : F-E, S-D
Limited quantity : 1L
Description of the goods
ETHYL ACETATE
Remarks (marine transport)
Special regulations: -
Air transport
UN/ID number : 1173
ICAO/IATA-DGR : 3
Hazard label : 3
ICAO packing group : II
Limited quantity Passenger : 1L
IATA-packing instructions - Passenger : 305
IATA-max. quantity - Passenger : 5L
IATA-packing instructions - Cargo : 307
IATA-max. quantity - Cargo : 60 L
Description of the goods
ETHYL ACETATE
Remarks (air transport)
Passenger-LQ: Y305
Labelling
Danger symbols :