Acetic acid ethyl ester, 200 l, tinplate

This 200 L tinplate 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 Directive 2017/164/EU with recommended occupational exposure limits of 734 mg/m3 (200 ppm) for an 8-hour workday and 1468 mg/m3 (400 ppm) for short-term exposures. Safety measures include wearing safety goggles, safety gloves, and avoiding open flames, as it carries a GHS signal word of Danger due to its high flammability.

• 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]