Methyl acetate (methyl acetate)
| Physical and chemical properties | Appearance and properties: colorless transparent liquid with fragrance. | ||
| Phase density: 0.92 | Flammability: flammable | ||
| Melting point: -98.7℃ | Boiling point: 57.8℃ | ||
| Stability: stable | Deliquescence: easy to deliquescence | ||
| Flash point: -10 | Spontaneous ignition point(℃):454 | ||
| Volatility: Volatile | Toxicity: low toxicity | ||
| Acidity and alkalinity: acidity | |||
| Solubility: slightly soluble in water, miscible in most organic solvents such as ethanol and ether. | |||
| Various numbers | CAS:79-20-9 | HS: 29153900 | EINECS: 201-185-2 |
| Uses | Used to replace acetone, butanone, ethyl acetate, cyclopentane, etc. Grease, coatings, inks, paints, adhesives, organic solvents required in the leather production process , polyurethane foam blowing agent, thinner, etc. |
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| Hazard category | 3.2 Class medium flash point flammable liquid | ||
| Fire-fighting measures | Use alkocol-resistant foam,dry power,carbon dioxide or sand to extinguish the fire.Use water to extinguish the fire is ineffective,but it is usable to keep the container cool. | ||
| Emergency treatment | Take off contaminated clothing and rinse the skin thoroughly with soap and water. 4% sodium bicarbonate can be used for gastric lavage. Do not pour into the drain. Prevent static electricity, highly flammable. | ||
| Packaging, storage, transportation | Packed in steel drum, 180KG/drum; stored in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30℃. Keep the container tightly closed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and alkalis, and avoid mixed storage. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that easily generate sparks. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable storage materials. It is best to transport in the morning or evening in summer. The tank (tank) truck used for transportation should have a grounding chain, and a hole partition can be set in the tank to reduce vibration and static electricity. Mixed shipment and transportation with oxidants, acids, alkalis, edible chemicals, etc. are strictly prohibited. |
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