Physical properties

Physical state: liquid

Color: colorless

Melting point: −83.6°C

Density: 902 𝑘𝑔/𝑚3

Chemical properties

Molecular formula: C4H4O2

Molecular mass: 88.11 g/mol

Boiling point: 77.1 °C

Solubility in water:

8.3 𝑔/100𝑚𝑙 ( 𝑎𝑡 20 °𝐶)

Flammability limit Threshold limit value
LFL UFL TLV-TWA TLV-STEL
2% 11.5% 400 ppm .1440mg/m3 Not available

Ethyl acetate: General Description And Use

USE

  • Used in a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics, and vinyl.
  • Important solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers.
  • Solvent-based flexographic and rotogravure inks.
  • For the production of glues.
  • Treatment of aluminum foils.
  • In the manufacturing of polyester films and BOPP films.
  • Flexographic & rotogravure printing on flexible packaging.
  • Used in the manufacturing of cleaning fluids, nail-polish removers, and silk, coated papers, artificial leather, photographic films & plates.

General description

Ethyl acetate (also known as ethyl ethanoate) is one of the simplest carboxylate esters. The colorless liquid with a fruity odor that is commonly recognized in glues and nail polish remover. Ethyl acetate is extremely flammable with a flashpoint of -4 °C (24 °F) and a flammability rating of 3 and is also highly miscible with all common organic solvents (alcohols, ketones, glycols, esters) but only slightly miscible in water. It is used as a solvent for decaffeinating coffee beans. In the lab, ethyl acetate is a common solvent for column and thin-layer chromatography.

Ethyl acetate : Warnings and caution

GHS hazard statements

H225 – Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

H319 – Causes serious eye irritation.

H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H333– May be harmful if inhaled.

EUH066 – Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

GHS precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P280 – Wear eye protection/ face protection.

P304 + P340 + P312 – IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P337 + P313 – If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.

P403 + P235 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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