Acetic acid ethyl ester, 5 l, plastic

This 5-liter plastic 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 the use of safety equipment including goggles and gloves. The recommended occupational exposure limit values under Directive 2017/164/EU are 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour limit and 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) for a short-term limit. This product falls under the category of organic and bioorganic chemicals, specifically solvents, within our selection of green chemicals.

• 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]