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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Highly flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Use non-sparking handtools.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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| Inhalation |
Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat. Unconsciousness. Weakness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Dry skin.
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Redness. Pain.
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Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Evacuate danger area! Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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EU Classification Symbol: F, Xi R: 11-36-66-67 S: (2-)-16-26-33 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1173 NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0; |
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Well closed.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. PHYSICAL DANGERS: The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. The substance decomposes under the influence of UV light, acids, bases. Reacts with strong oxidants, bases or acids. Attacks aluminium and plastics. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 400 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2004). MAK: 400 ppm, 1500 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL may result in death. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The liquid defats the skin. | ||
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Boiling point: 77°C Melting point: -84°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: very good Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 10 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.0 |
Flash point: -4°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 427°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.2-11.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.73 | ||
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Acetidin, Vinegar naphtha are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. | |||
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Ethyl acetate (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 44a)
ETHYL ACETATE (JECFA Evaluation)