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ETHYL ACETOACETATEICSC: 1024 (April 2000)
Acetoacetic acid ethyl ester
Ethyl acetylacetate
3-Oxobutanoic acid ethyl ester
1-Ethoxybutane-1,3-dione
CAS #: 141-97-9
EC Number: 205-516-1

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible.  Above 70°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.  NO open flames.  Above 70°C use a closed system and ventilation.  Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat.  Use ventilation.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin Redness.  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
 
ETHYL ACETOACETATE ICSC: 1024
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants. 

Formula: C6H10O3 / CH3COCH2COOC2H5
Molecular mass: 130.14
Boiling point: 180.8°C
Melting point: -45°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.021
Solubility in water, g/100ml 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  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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 long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       ETHYL ACETOACETATE (JECFA Evaluation)