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Product Name: Ethyl Lactate
Chemical Formula: C5H10O3
CAS Number: 97-64-3
Synonyms: Lactic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
Intended Use: Solvent, food additive, cleaning agent
Manufacturer: Refer to supplier details on product packaging
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison control center, fire brigade, or nearest medical facility for urgent help
GHS Classification: Flammable liquids (Category 3), Serious eye irritation (Category 2A), Skin irritation (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Flammable liquid and vapor; Causes serious eye irritation; Causes skin irritation
Pictograms: Flame, Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames; Wear protective gloves and eye protection; Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist
Routes of Exposure: Eye contact, skin contact, ingestion, inhalation
Main Ingredient: Ethyl lactate 98% or above
Impurities: Water (<1%), Lactic acid (<1%), Ethanol (<0.5%)
Other Components: Trace by-products from manufacturing, not classified as hazardous
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air, provide oxygen if difficulty breathing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, monitor for signs of irritation, seek medical attention for persistent redness or blistering
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek immediate medical assistance if irritation or pain remains
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, never induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel, provide water to drink if person is conscious, get medical advice or contact poison center promptly
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray for cooling
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Strong water jets (may spread fire)
Fire Hazards: Generates flammable vapors that can form explosive mixtures with air, combustion can create carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Advice for Firefighters: Wear full turnout gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, prevent runoff entering drains and surface water
Special Measures: Keep containers cool with water spray, remove from fire area if possible, evacuate personnel to safe area
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid inhaling vapors, wear personal protective clothing, avoid source of ignition
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, drains, and soil, report major spills to authorities
Clean-Up Methods: Absorb spill with inert material (sand, earth, vermiculite), collect in labeled waste container, wash area with soap and water, dispose according to local regulations
Decontamination: Use detergent for cleaning spill site, ventilate thoroughly after spill cleanup
Handling: Use in well-ventilated areas, avoid breathing fumes and skin contact, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ground and bond containers during transfer, handle away from heat sources
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protect from direct sunlight and incompatible materials like strong oxidizers and acids, store away from food and drinking water
Special Rules: Keep storage area clearly labeled, avoid static electricity build-up, check containers for leaks regularly, train personnel on safe substance management
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits, workplace guidance draws from local recommendations
Engineering Controls: Use mechanical exhaust or local ventilation, install explosion-proof electrical equipment for areas with vapor risks, monitor air quality for any buildup
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), safety goggles or full face shield, lab coat or impervious apron, use of respirators if exposure risk is high
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling, remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse, avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while using the material
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
Odor: Mild, fruity
Odor Threshold: Not determined
pH: Approximately 3.5 (aqueous solution)
Melting Point: -26°C
Boiling Point: 154°C
Flash Point: 46°C (open cup)
Evaporation Rate: Slower than ethyl acetate
Flammability: Flammable liquid and vapor
Vapor Pressure: 0.47 mmHg at 20°C
Vapor Density: 3.0 (air = 1)
Density: 1.03 g/cm³ at 20°C
Solubility: Miscible with water, alcohols, many organic solvents
Partition Coefficient: log Kow: -0.24
Autoignition Temperature: 415°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available
Viscosity: 2.3 mPa•s at 25°C
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature under recommended conditions
Reactivity: Can react with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, alkaline substances
Hazardous Reactions: May form combustible mixtures with air, may react with strong agents producing heat and fumes
Decomposition Products: Releases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide when degraded by heat or fire
Incompatibilities: Avoid storing near strong oxidizers, strong acids, bases, peroxides
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) > 5000 mg/kg, low toxicity by ingestion; skin contact rarely produces systemic toxicity
Skin Irritation: Causes moderate irritation on prolonged contact
Eye Irritation: Causes strong eye irritation, redness, tearing
Respiratory Effects: Vapors may cause throat, nose irritation, headache, dizziness at high concentrations
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may lead to dryness, cracking of skin; no known carcinogenicity or mutagenic risk based on available data
Sensitization: No evidence from studies of skin sensitization in humans or animals
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxicity to fish (LC50) > 100 mg/L; not expected to bioaccumulate
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down under aerobic conditions
Mobility in Soil: Likely to migrate in water; soluble in soil moisture
Bioaccumulative Potential: Very low (log Kow below zero)
Other Environmental Effects: No evidence of environmental hormone activity, low toxicity to aquatic invertebrates and algae
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations as hazardous solvent waste; incineration with energy recovery preferred
Container Disposal: Rinse thick residues from empty containers, puncture and recycle or send to approved landfill in compliance with environmental authorities
Precautions: Avoid pouring product into drains, surface waters, or soil, keep waste segregated and ensure complete record of all disposals for audit
UN Number: UN 1192
UN Proper Shipping Name: Ethyl lactate
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquids)
Packing Group: III
Labels: Flammable liquid (red diamond)
Environmental Hazards: Not considered marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Secure containers upright, keep away from heat, ensure vehicle is ventilated
Applicable Regulations: Complies with ADR, IATA, IMDG codes for international transport
EU Classification: Not classified as a dangerous substance; safety phrases relate to flammability and irritation
US Regulations: Not listed as hazardous under SARA Title III, not on CERCLA hazardous substances list
German Water Hazard Class: WGK 1 (slightly hazardous to water)
Labeling Requirements: GHS and OSHA Hazard Communication Standards require hazard statements, pictograms on all containers
Additional Requirements: Workers must receive safety training on handling; workplace exposure records should be kept; safety data sheet must be accessible at point of use
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