Methyl acetate
Specifications
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid |
| Purity(GC) | min. 99.5 % |
Methyl acetate Properties
| Boiling Point | 57 °C |
| Flash point | -16 °C |
| Specific Gravity (20/20) | 0.94 |
| Refractive Index | 1.36 |
| Solubility in water | Soluble |
| Degree of solubility in water | 240 g/l  20 °C |
| Solubility (miscible with) | Ether,Alcohol |
| Solubility (soluble in) | Chloroform,Benzene,Acetone |
Methyl acetate GHS
| Pictogram | |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H320 : Causes eye irritation. H370 : Causes damage to organs. H335 : May cause respiratory irritation. H225 : Highly flammable liquid and vapor. |
| Precautionary Statements | P501 : Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P260 : Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P270 : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P240 : Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P210 : Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 : Keep container tightly closed. P243 : Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P241 : Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 : Use only non-sparking tools. P271 : Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264 : Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 : Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P370 + P378 : In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P307 + P311 : IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P337 + P313 : If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P305 + P351 + P338 : IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303 + P361 + P353 : IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P312 : IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P403 + P233 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 : Store locked up. |
Methyl acetate Related Laws:
| RTECS# | AI9100000 |
Transport Information:
| UN Number (DOT-AIR) | UN1231 |
| Class (DOT-AIR) | 3 |
| Packing Group (TCI-A) | II |
| HS Number | 2915.39.9000 |
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