Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Ethyl Acetate (HPLC/AR) — CAS 141-78-6. Prepared to the Globally Harmonised System and REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Annex II.
| Product Name | Ethyl Acetate (HPLC/AR) |
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| C.A.S. Number | 141-78-6 |
| Product Category | Solvents & Glycols |
| Product Group | Esters |
| Grade / Standard | ≥99.8% AR/HPLC |
| Identified Uses | Laboratory extraction, chromatography. Industrial and professional use. |
| Supplier | Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd., 830, 8th Floor, Sun Gravitas, Times of India Road, Shyamal, Ahmedabad 380015, Gujarat, India |
| Emergency Telephone | +91 9925522674 (Mon–Sat, 09:30–18:30 IST) |
| GHS Classification | Flammable liquid |
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| Signal Word | DANGER |
| Pictograms | Flame, Exclamation mark |
Hazard statements
Precautionary statements
| Chemical Identity | Ethyl Acetate (HPLC/AR) |
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| C.A.S. Number | 141-78-6 |
| Concentration / Grade | ≥99.8% AR/HPLC |
| Impurities | No impurities present at concentrations that alter the classification. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If breathing is difficult give oxygen. Obtain medical attention. |
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| Skin contact | Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the affected area with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists. |
| Eye contact | Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes holding the eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Obtain immediate medical attention. |
| Ingestion | Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse the mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain immediate medical attention and show this Material Safety Data Sheet. |
| Note to physician | Treat symptomatically. No specific antidote is known. |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide. Water spray to cool containers. |
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| Unsuitable extinguishing media | High-pressure water jet. |
| Specific hazards | Vapours are heavier than air and may travel to a distant ignition source and flash back. Containers may explode when heated. |
| Advice for fire-fighters | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Prevent fire-fighting water entering drains or watercourses. |
| Personal precautions | Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear the protective equipment described in Section 8. Eliminate ignition sources where the product is flammable. |
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| Environmental precautions | Prevent entry into drains, sewers, surface water and groundwater. Notify the authorities if release to the environment occurs. |
| Containment and cleaning | Contain with an inert absorbent (dry sand, earth or vermiculite) and collect into a labelled closed container for disposal. Do not use combustible absorbents where the product is an oxidiser. Ventilate the area and wash the spill site after pick-up. |
| Handling | Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid formation and inhalation of dust, mist or vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. |
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| Storage | Store in the original tightly closed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight and heat, and away from the incompatible materials listed in Section 10. |
| Packaging | Use only the original packaging or an equivalent material approved for this product. |
| Occupational exposure limits | Refer to the national occupational exposure limits applicable in the country of use. Where no limit is established, keep airborne concentrations as low as reasonably practicable. |
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| Engineering controls | Local exhaust ventilation at points of dust, mist or vapour generation. Eyewash stations and safety showers close to the work station. |
| Eye / face protection | Chemical safety goggles to EN 166 / IS 5983. Face shield where splashing is possible. |
| Skin protection | Chemical-resistant gloves to EN 374 (nitrile or butyl rubber). Chemical-resistant apron, suit and boots as required by the task. |
| Respiratory protection | Where ventilation is insufficient use an approved respirator with a P2/P3 particulate filter for dusts or an appropriate vapour cartridge for solvents. |
| Appearance | Clear colorless liquid |
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| Odour | Characteristic |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Flash point | -4 °C |
| Purity / assay | ≥99.8% AR/HPLC |
| pH, melting point, boiling point, density, solubility | See the Ethyl Acetate (HPLC/AR) specification sheet |
| Reactivity | Stable under the recommended handling and storage conditions. |
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| Conditions to avoid | Heat, direct sunlight, moisture, ignition sources and mechanical damage to packaging. |
| Incompatible materials | Strong oxidising agents, strong acids and strong bases. |
| Hazardous decomposition products | Oxides of carbon and other toxic fumes on thermal decomposition. |
| Likely routes of exposure | Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact and ingestion. |
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| Acute toxicity | Product-specific LD50/LC50 data available from the manufacturer on request. |
| Carcinogenicity | Not classified as carcinogenic. |
| Reproductive toxicity | Not classified. |
| Aquatic toxicity | No significant ecotoxicity expected at normal use concentrations. |
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| Persistence and degradability | Assess against local discharge consent limits before release. |
| Other adverse effects | Do not allow the product to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. |
| Waste treatment | Dispose of product and container through an authorised waste treatment or disposal facility in accordance with local, state and national regulations. |
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| Contaminated packaging | Empty containers retain product residue. Triple-rinse where appropriate and offer for approved reconditioning or disposal. |
| UN number | UN 1173 |
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| UN proper shipping name | ETHYL ACETATE (HPLC/AR) |
| Transport hazard class | 3 |
| Packing group | II |
| Marine pollutant | No |
| IMDG / IATA / ADR | Classified as shown above. Confirm the current entry and segregation requirements against the edition of the code in force at the time of shipment. |
| Classification system | GHS Rev. 9; CLP Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. |
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| EU REACH | Registration status held by the manufacturer. A REACH statement is available on request. |
| India | Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, as applicable. |
| Basis of classification | Taken from the published harmonised classification for this substance. |
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| Revision | Revision 1 — first issue |
| Prepared by | Quality Assurance, Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. |
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