Acetic acid ethyl ester, 2.5 l, glass

This 2.5 L glass container holds Ethyl Acetate, a carboxylic acid ester commonly used as an alternative to xylene in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. It is classified under the substance group Carboxylic acid esters with a Molecular Weight of 88.11 g/mol. In the workplace, it is essential to use safety equipment such as goggles and gloves, and to avoid open flames, as per the workplace labels. The recommended occupational exposure limit values for this compound are 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) for short-term exposures, according to Directive 2017/164/EU.

• 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]