Methyl acetate

Description

Appearance & Physical State	Clear liquid
Density	0.932
Boiling Point	57.4ºC
Melting Point	-98ºC
Flash Point	-10ºC
Stability	Stability. Highly flammable – readily forms explosive mixtures with air. Note the low flash point and wide explosion limit. Not suitable for use with strong oxidant, strong base, strong acid and nitrate. May be sensitive to water.
Water Solubility	250 g/L (20 ºC)
Storage Condition	Flammables area

2.1 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

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Signal word	Danger

Hazard statement(s)	Highly flammable liquid and vapor
	Harmful if swallowed
	Causes severe eye damage
	Causes damage to organs : Nervous system
	May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statement(s)	Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
	Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product
	Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
	Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
	Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
	Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – NO Smoking
	Keep container tightly closed
	Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
	Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment
	Use only non-sparking tools
	Take precautionary measures against static discharge
	Keep cool