methyl acetate
CAS 79-20-9 · C3H6O2
Hazard classDanger — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventIntermediatePigmentDyeSealant (barrier)Processing aids not otherwise specified
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 200 ppm (610 mg/m3) ST 250 ppm (760 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 200 ppm (610 mg/m3)
IDLH 3100 ppm [10%LEL]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsMETHYL ACETATE · Devoton · Tereton · Methyl ethanoate · Acetic acid, methyl ester · Acetic acid methyl ester · Methylacetat · Methylacetaat
Molecular weight74.08 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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