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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE |
Highly flammable. Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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| EXPLOSION |
Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with oxidants.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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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 |
Burning sensation. Cough. Drowsiness. Headache. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
Dry skin. Redness. Burning sensation.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 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 |
Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. (Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. 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, Xn R: 11-20/22-36/37 S: (2-)-9-16-24-26-33 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | SAFE STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1190 NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0; |
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, acids, bases. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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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: Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids and bases. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: 100 ppm as TWA (ACGIH 2004). MAK: 100 ppm, 310 mg/m³; H; Peak limitation category: I(1); Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004). |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. 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 vapour is irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The liquid defats the skin. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point: 52-54°C Melting point: -80°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.92 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 10.5 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 25.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.55 |
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.4 Flash point: -20°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 440°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.7-16.5 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.23 | ||
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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 formate (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 44a)
Ethyl formate (WHO Food Additives Series 14)
ETHYL FORMATE (JECFA Evaluation)