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Ethyl phenoxyacetate

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[Flash Point]

> 110
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 24/25
[Personal Protection]

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Colorless liquid.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

48 - 49
[Boiling Point]

136 (19 torr)
[Density]

1.104 g/cm3 (13.5 C)
[Refractive Index]

1.5080 (20 C)
[Product Name]

Ethyl phenoxyacetate
[Synonyms]

Acetic acid, phenoxy-, ethyl ester
Ethyl 2-(phenoxy)acetate
Phenoxyacetic acid ethyl ester
[CAS]

"CASEN_2555-49-9.htm">2555-49-9
[Formula]

C10H12O3
[Molecular Weight]

180.2
[EINECS]

219-867-3
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1871712
[Beilstein Reference]

4-06-00-00635
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.