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Ethyl Formate
- Item #: 500138
- cas: 109˗94˗4
- fema: 2434
- ec: 203˗721˗0
- flavis: 09.072
- coe: 339
- jecfa: 26
Pricing & Purchase
Documentation
Compliance
Yes | No | |
Food Grade | x | |
Kosher | x | |
Halal | x | |
GMO | x | |
Listed on CA Prop. 65 | x | |
TSCA Listed | x | |
US Natural | x | |
EU Natural | x |
Approved Use
Yes | No | |
EU | x | |
China | x | |
Canada | x | |
Japan | x | |
Korea | x | |
Philippines | x | |
Australia & New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
Chemical Formula: | C3-H6-O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 74.09 |
Assay/Purity: | PURITY (BY GC) 95-100 |
Flash Point: | -4°F (-20°C) |
Boiling Point: | 54.5°C |
Shelf Life: | 12 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.13.5000 |
Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.13.0000 |
Safety Data
Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
ADR
DOT-BULK
DOT-NONBULK
IATA
IMDG
UN Number | 1190 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | ETHYL FORMATE |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 3 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Labels Required | 3 |
UN Number | 1190 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | ETHYL FORMATE |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 3 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Labels Required | 3 |
UN Number | 1190 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | ETHYL FORMATE |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 3 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Labels Required | 3 |
UN Number | 1190 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | ETHYL FORMATE |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 3 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Labels Required | 3 |
UN Number | 1190 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | ETHYL FORMATE |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 3 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Handling and Storage
Yes | No | |
Requires Melting | x | |
Prolonged Heat Warning | x | |
Store Refrigerated | x | |
Ship Refrigerated | x | |
Nitrogen Blanket | x |
Allowable Packaging
Yes | No | |
Steel | x | |
Plastic | x | |
Aluminum | x | |
Glass | x |