Methyl acetateC3H6O2

CAS-No.:
79-20-9
UN-No.:
1231
EC-No.:
201-185-2
Hazard identification number:
33
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 200
  • TWA (mg/m3) 606
  • STEL (ppm) 250
  • STEL (mg/m3) 757
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 200
  • TWA (mg/m3) 610
  • STEL (ppm) 250
  • STEL (mg/m3) 760
NIOSH (US)
  • IDLH (ppm) 3100 [10% LEL]
OSHA (PEL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 200
  • TWA (mg/m3) 610
  • H: 225
    Highly flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation
  • H: 336
    May cause drowsiness or dizziness

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -146.2 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    134.6 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,93 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10.25 ± 0.02 eV
  • Flash Point:
    8.6 °F
  • Ignition Temperature:
    941 °F
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    228 hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    3.1 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    16 Vol.-%
  • Hazardous Effects:
    C

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • acetic acid methyl ester Acetic acid, methyl ester (6CI, 8CI, 9CI) Devoton Essigsaeure, methyl-ester Essigsäuremethylester Methyl Acetate Methyl ethanoate Methylacetat Tereton
  • Methyl acetate
  • Methyl Acetate Methylacetat
  • Methyl ester of acetic acid
  • Methyl ethanoate

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