Name:
Ethyl Formate
Synonym:
Ethyl formic ester; Ethyl methanoate; Formic ether
CAS:
109-94-4
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Ethyl Formate
Synonym:Ethyl formic ester; Ethyl methanoate; Formic ether
Synonym:Ethyl formic ester; Ethyl methanoate; Formic ether
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 109-94-4 | Ethyl formate | 100 % | 203-721-0 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN F Risk Phrases: 11 20/22 36/37 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration.
Chronic:
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Highly flammable. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. May cause adverse central nervous system effects including headache, convulsions, and possible death. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration.
Chronic:
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vaporizes easily at normal temperatures.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. If water is the only media available, use in flooding amounts.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air.
Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Vaporizes easily at normal temperatures.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective. If water is the only media available, use in flooding amounts.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep away from strong bases.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool place in the original container and protect from sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep away from strong bases.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 109-94-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 308 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 150 ppm STEL; 462 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 300 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 307 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 100 ppm VME; 300 mg/m3 VME Germany: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Malaysia: 100 ppm TWA; 303 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 300 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 109-94-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 100 ppm TWA; 308 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 150 ppm STEL; 462 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 300 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 100 ppm VLE; 307 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 100 ppm VME; 300 mg/m3 VME Germany: 100 ppm TWA; 310 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Malaysia: 100 ppm TWA; 303 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 100 ppm MAC; 300 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 100 ppm VLA-ED; 308 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Sharp, pleasant, rum-like odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 100 mm Hg @ 5.4 C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 54 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -80 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 851 deg F ( 455.00 deg C)
Flash Point: -4 deg F ( -20.00 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: 2.7
Explosion Limits, upper: 13.5
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Slightly soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.92
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.0408
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, mechanical shock, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, bases.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizingagents, bases, and acids. Ethyl formate is extremely unstable in the presence of a base.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, mechanical shock, incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat, bases.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizingagents, bases, and acids. Ethyl formate is extremely unstable in the presence of a base.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 109-94-4: LQ8400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-94-4: Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2075 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1850 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl formate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 109-94-4: LQ8400000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 109-94-4: Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2075 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1850 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Ethyl formate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: ETHYL FORMATE
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1190
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: ETHYL FORMATE
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1190
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ETHYL FORMATE
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1190
Packing group: II
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Safety Phrases:
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 24 Avoid contact with skin.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 33 Take precautionary measures against static
discharges.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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