The product is an ethyl acetate solution, a carboxylic acid ester, with a Molecular Weight of 88.11 g/mol. It falls under the category of xylene alternatives and is used primarily in life science applications such as histology and microscopy. This substance requires careful handling due to its flammability, as indicated by the workplace labels including "Prohibition label," "No open flame; fire, open ignition sources and smoking prohibited," "No admittance for unauthorized persons," "Warning label," "Caution - inflammable material," "Precept label," "Use safety goggles," and "Wear safety gloves." The recommended indicative occupational exposure limit value for the European Union is 8 hours limit value: 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm), and short term limit value: 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) according to Directive 2017/164

• 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]