Shanghai Dingwujin Chemical Co., Ltd. (7DCHEM) is a reliable supplier of ethyl acetate in China. We cooperate with qualified Chinese factories and focus on chemical distribution to Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Ukraine. We welcome inquiries for wholesale and custom-spec ethyl acetate manufactured in China.
Ethyl Acetate
Introduction
Characteristics
| Molar Weight | 88.11 g/mol |
| Melting Point | -84 °C |
| Boiling Point | 77.1 °C |
| Flash Point | -4 °C |
| Density | 0.902 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Forms | Liquid (clear) |
Product Grades
Industrial Grade
Generally classified into three grades - premium, first, and qualified - with main content typically ranging from 98.5% to 99.9%. Widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and synthetic raw materials.
Food Grade
Requires higher purity with strict control over harmful impurities such as heavy metals and arsenic. Primarily used as a solvent for food flavors, fragrances, and extraction applications.
Reagent Grade
- Guaranteed Reagent (GR): Highest purity grade with main content generally ≥ 99.8%–99.9% and extremely low impurity levels. Suitable for precision analysis, chromatographic analysis, and high-end scientific research.
- Analytical Reagent (AR): Main content generally ≥ 99.0%. Suitable for general qualitative and quantitative analysis as well as routine laboratory research.
Specialty Grade
- Chromatographic Grade: Low UV absorption with no fluorescent impurities interference.
- Electronic Grade: Ultra-low metal ion content, meeting the requirements of high-precision electronics manufacturing.
- Biotechnology Grade: Purity ≥ 99.8%, enzyme-free, suitable for biotechnology-related applications.
Standard stock items are of industrial grade. For special grade orders, please contact us for complete documentation.
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Printing & Inks
- Cleaning Products
- Solvents
- Extracting Agents
- Building & Construction Products
Industries
- Pharma
- Polymers
- CASE & Construction
- Food & Nutrition
1-Acetoxyethane Used in the Coatings Industry
1-Acetoxyethane is a common solvent for oil-based paints and resin coatings in the coatings industry. In auto spray painting, it readily dissolves film-forming materials.
Acetic Ester Used in the Food Industry
Due to its natural fruity aroma, acetic ester is used as a food flavoring agent and is commonly found in candies, beverages, and baked goods, where it enhances the product's fragrance.
Ethyl Acetate Used in the Pharmaceutical Industry
In the pharmaceutical field, ethyl acetate is used as an extraction agent and reaction solvent, playing an important role particularly in the production of antibiotics and vitamins.
Acetic Acid Ethyl Ester Used in the Chemical Manufacturing Industry
Acetic acid ethyl ester is an important intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, such as in the production of ethyl acetoacetate, dyes, and fragrances.
Ethyl Acetate Used in the Laboratory
In scientific research and laboratory settings, ethyl acetate is commonly used for extraction and chromatographic analysis, favored for its good solubility and low toxicity.
Acetic Ester Used in the Cosmetic Industry
Acetic ester is used in the manufacture of cosmetics and perfumes, as well as an active ingredient in cleaning agents and stain removers.
1-Acetoxyethane Used in the Ink Industry
1-Acetoxyethane is often added to printing inks. In common offset inks, for example, it helps adjust the drying speed and rheology of the inks.
EtOAc Used in the Electronic Industry
EtOAc also finds its use in the electronics industry. It is a commonly used cleaning agent for electronic components and circuit boards, capable of quickly and effectively removing oil, dust, and other contaminants from component surfaces.
Acetic Ester Used in the Textile Printing and Dyeing Industry
Acetic ester can serve as a solvent for dyes, helping them dissolve and disperse more effectively in the dye bath, thereby enabling even and uniform coloring of textiles during the dyeing process.
Ethyl Ethanoate Used in the Production of Artificial Leather
In the manufacturing process of synthetic leather, ethyl ethanoate participates as a solvent in the dissolution and coating of resins.
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name: Ethyl acetate
- CBnumber: CB7255315
- CAS: 141-78-6
- EINECS Number: 205-500-4
- Synonyms: ethyl acetate,EtOH
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Symbol(GHS)
Signal wordDanger
Precautionary statements
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…
- P405 Store locked up.
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
- P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P307+P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
- P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
- P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
- P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
- P233 Keep container tightly closed.
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Hazard statements
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H320 Causes eye irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
Product name: Ethyl acetate
- Synonyms: ethyl acetate,EtOH
- CAS: 141-78-6
- EC number: 205-500-4
- MF: C4H8O2
- MW: 88.11
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides Combustible.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Risk of dust explosion.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
Advice for firefighters
In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb? ). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Hygiene measures
Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.
For precautions see section 2.2.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition.
Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
control parameter
Hazard composition and occupational exposure limits
Does not contain substances with occupational exposure limits.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 120 min Material tested:Butoject? (KCL 898)
Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Exposure limits
TLV-TWA 400 ppm (～1400 mg/m3) (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA); IDLH 10,000 ppm (NIOSH).
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- Appearancecolorless clear, liquid
- OdourNo data available
- Odour Threshold0.87ppm
- pHNo data available
- Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -84 °C
- Initial boiling point and boiling range76,5 - 77,5 °C
- Flash point-4 °C - closed cup
- Evaporation rateNo data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsLower explosion limit: 2,2 %(V)
- Vapour pressure73 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
- Vapour density3 (20 °C, vs air)
- Relative density0.902 (20/20℃)
- Water solubilityMiscible with ethanol, acetone, diethyl ether and benzene.
- Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
- Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
- Explosive propertiesNo data available
- Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
- Henry's Law Constant0.39 at 5.00 °C, 0.58 at 10.00 °C, 0.85 at 15.00 °C, 1.17 at 20.00 °C, 1.58 at 25.00 °C (column stripping-UV, Kutsuna et al., 2005)
- λmaxλ: 256 nm Amax: ≤1.00
- λ: 275 nm Amax: ≤0.05
- λ: 300 nm Amax: ≤0.03
- λ: 325-400 nm Amax: ≤0.005
Other safety information
No data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Exothermic reaction with:
Fluorine chlorosulfonic acid
Strong oxidizing agents fuming sulfuric acid
Risk of explosion with:
lithium aluminium hydride Alkali metals
hydrides
Alkaline earth metals
Violent reactions possible with:
Strong acids and strong bases
Conditions to avoid
Warming.
Incompatible materials
various plastics
Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 5.620 mg/kg Remarks: (RTECS)
Inhalation
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male - > 20.000 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation Remarks: (IUCLID)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: slight irritation (OECD Test Guideline 405)
Remarks: (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Germ cell mutagenicity
- Test Type: UDS (Unscheduled DNA synthesis assay) Test system: Escherichia coli
- Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: US-EPA
- Result: negative
- Test Type: Ames test
- Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
- Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
- Result: negative
- Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro
- Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells
- Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473
- Result: negative
- Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Chinese hamster
- Cell type: Red blood cells (erythrocytes) Application Route: Oral
- Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
No data available
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Central nervous system
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Toxicity
LD50 orally in rats: 11.3 ml/kg (Smyth)
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
Toxicity to fish
flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 230 mg/l - 96 h
(US-EPA)
Toxicity to algae
static test NOEC - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - > 100 mg/l - 72 h
(OECD Test Guideline 201)
Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 20 d
Result: ca.69 % - Readily biodegradable. Remarks: (ECHA)
Theoretical oxygen demand
1.820 mg/g Remarks: (Lit.)
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Waste treatment methods
Product
See www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and
containers, or contact us there if you have further questions.
Incompatibilities
Ethyl acetate can react vigorously with strong oxidizers, strong alkalis, strong acids, and nitrates to cause fires or explosions. It also reacts vigorously with chlorosulfonic acid, lithium aluminum hydride, 2-chloromethylfuran, and potassium tert-butoxide.
Waste Disposal
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed. Generators of waste containing this contaminant (≧100 kg/ mo) must conform with regulations governing storage, transportation, treatment, and waste disposal.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN number
ADR/RID: 1173 IMDG: 1173
UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: ETHYL ACETATE IMDG: ETHYL ACETATE IATA: Ethyl acetate
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3
Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special precautions for user
No data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015:Listed. website: https://www.mem.gov.cn/
Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC):Listed. website: https://www.mee.gov.cn/
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory:Listed. website: https://www.epa.gov/
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):Listed. website: https://www.epa.govt.nz/
EC Inventory:Listed.
Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL):Listed. website: http://ncis.nier.go.kr
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory:Listed. website: https://chemicaldata.gov.vn/
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS):Listed. website: https://emb.gov.ph/
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):Listed. website: https://echa.europa.eu/
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
【1】CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
【2】ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
【3】ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/
【4】eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
【5】ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
【6】Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
【7】HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
【8】IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
【9】IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
【10】Sigma-Aldrich, website: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/
Other Information
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Disclaimer:
The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.
