Acetic acid ethyl ester, 500 ml, glass

This 500 mL glass container holds ethyl acetate, a carboxylic acid ester derived from renewable resources. It is classified as a highly flammable liquid and vapor, requiring precautions such as no open flames, no smoking, and use of safety equipment including goggles and gloves. The recommended occupational exposure limit values for ethyl acetate are 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) for short-term exposures. It is important to adhere to these limits and maintain a safe working environment when handling this substance.

• CAS Number: 141-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 88.11
• Exact Mass: 88.052429494
• Boiling Point: 171 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
• Melting Point: -118.5 °F (NTP, 1992)
• Vapour Density: 3.04 (NTP, 1992) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]