Acetic acid ethyl ester, 1 l, glass

This 1 liter 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 of Carboxylic acid esters with a Molecular Weight of 88.11 g/mol. According to the European Union's Directive 2017/164/EU, recommended occupational exposure limits are 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) for short-term exposures. Safety precautions include wearing safety goggles and gloves, and no open flames or smoking should be allowed near this flammable material.

• 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]