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ETHYL ACETOACETATE ICSC: 1024
April 2000
Acetoacetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl acetylacetate
3-Oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester
1-Ethoxybutane-1,3-dione
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CAS No: 141-97-9
RTECS No: AK5250000
    C6H10O3 / CH3COCH2COOC2H5
Molecular mass: 130.14

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 70°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 70°C use a closed system, ventilation.  
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Ventilation. Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0 Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C ; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 180.8°C
Melting point: -45°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.021
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 2.86
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.1
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.48
Flash point: 70°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 295°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1-54
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.27
 

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