MSDS Ethyl Acetate (C4H8O2) – Safety Data Sheet & GHS Hazards

Summary MSDS for Ethyl Acetate (C4H8O2), CAS 141-78-6: substance identity, GHS hazard classification, hazard and precautionary statements, and links to the manufacturer's official SDS.

Identity summary

Name Ethyl Acetate
Other names (IUPAC) –
Molecular formula C4H8O2
CAS number 141-78-6
Molar mass 88.11 g/mol
PubChem CID 8857

Hazard identification (GHS)

Signal word: DANGER

Pictograms:

GHS07 – Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
GHS02 – Flammable
Flammable

Hazard statements (H)

  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H320: Causes eye irritation.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.

Precautionary statements (P)

Prevention

  • P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P261: Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
  • P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P233: Keep container tightly closed.
  • P243: Take action to prevent static discharges.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
  • P242: Use non-sparking tools.
  • P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

  • P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
  • P337 + P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
  • P304 + P340 + P312: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

  • P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

  • P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

The GHS classification above matches TCI (Tokyo Chemical Industry) official data for product A0030 Ethyl Acetate [for Spectrophotometry]. Substance identity from PubChem CID 8857.

Download the official SDS & CoA

The applicable Safety Data Sheet is the manufacturer's SDS for the product and lot you purchase. For products available from AMI Scientific:

TCI A0030 – Ethyl Acetate [for Spectrophotometry] Official SDS & CoA (TCI)
TCI Q0040 – Ethyl Acetate [Sequencing Solvent] Official SDS & CoA (TCI)View product
TCI A0030 – Ethyl Acetate [for Spectrophotometry] View product

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This summary was compiled by AMI Scientific from TCI official GHS data for information purposes. Classification may differ by concentration, form, and supplier. Always refer to the manufacturer's official SDS for the product and lot you use. Updated: 23-10-2026.