n-Propyl acetate

CAS No. 109-60-4

HS Code 29153990

EINECS No. 203-686-1

Synonyms Propyl ethanoate, n-Propyl ethanoate, Acetic acid, propyl ester, n-Propyl ester of acetic acid Molecular Formula C5H10O2

Chemical Structure

Molecular Weight 102

Quality

Parameter Specification

Appearance Clear & Colorless Liquid

Purity (as n-Propyl acetate) %, min 99

n -Propanol %, max 0.5

Moisture Content %, max 0.1

Packaging Bulk in Tankers, 180kg in MS Drums, 200 kg HMHDPE Drum, ISO Tanks, IBCs Application As a solvent in the coatings

In printing inks industries (e.g. flexigraphic and special screen printing inks)

Country of Origin India For further information please visit www.laxmiorganic.co.in or send an enquiry to info@laxmiorganic.co.in

Issue Date : 14.03.2014

Safety Data SheetAccording to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31

01 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product details: Trade name: n-Propyl acetate

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised

against

Application of the substance / the preparation

Use as intermediate

Use in coatings (paints, inks, adhesives)

Metal working fluids/rolling oils

02 Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC

or Directive 1999/45/EC

Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

GHS07 flame

Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

STOT SE 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

GHS02 flame

LAXMI ORGANIC INDUSTRIES

Xi; Irritant

R36: Irritating to eyes

F; Highly flammable

R11: Highly flammable.

R66-67 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or

cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and

dizziness

Information concerning particular hazards for

human and environment: At long or repeated contact

with skin it may cause dermatitis due to the degreasing

effect of the solvent.

Revision: 14.03.2014

Manufacturer / Supplier

Laxmi Organic Industries Ltd.

Chandermukhi, 3rd Floor,

Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021

Tel No. : +91 22 49104444

Fax No. : +91 22 22853752

Email :

Contact details of European importer

Laxmi Organic Industries (Europe) B.V. Burgemeester Feithplein 11, 2273 BZ Voorburg, The Netherlands

Tel No. : +31(0)70 20 40 600

Fax No. : +31 (0)70 20 40 604

Email :

Emergency telephone numbers:

+31 646159978 (for EU)

+91 7738092735 (for other regions)

Other Comments (e.g. language(s) of the phone service): English

info@laxmiorganic.co.in

marketing@laxmiorganic.eu

Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

The substance is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation.

Hazard pictograms:

GHS02 GHS07

Signal Word Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H319+EUH066 Causes serious eye irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot

surfaces. - No smoking

P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/ lighting/

equipment.

P303+P361+ IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately

P353 all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with

water/shower.

P305+P351+ IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several

P338 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy

to do. Continue rinsing.

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with

local/regional/national/international regulations

Other hazards

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT : Not applicable.

vPvB : Not applicable.

03 Composition/Information on Ingredients

Chemical characterization:

CAS No.: Description: n-propyl acetate

Identification number(s)

EC number : 203-686-1

Index number : 607-024-00-6

109-60-4

04 First Aid Measures 05 Firefighting Measures 06 Accidental Release Measures

Description of first aid measures

General information:

If danger of loss of consciousness, place

patient in recovery position and transport

accordingly.

Apply artificial respiration if necessary.

Remove contaminated clothing

After inhalation:

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case

of complaints.

After skin contact:

Wash thoroughly with soap and water

After eye contact:

Rinse opened eye for several minutes

under running water. If symptoms

persist, consult a doctor.

After swallowing:

Rinse mouth with water and get medical

attention immediately.

Information for doctor:

Treat according to symptoms

(decontamination, vital functions), no

known specific antidote.

Most important symptoms and

effects, both acute and delayed

No further relevant information available.

Indication of any immediate medical

attention and special treatment

needed

No further relevant information available

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing agents:

CO2, powder or water spray. Fight

larger fires with water spray or alcohol

resistant foam.

For safety reasons unsuitable

extinguishing agents:

Water with full jet

Special hazards arising from the

substance or mixture

No further relevant information

available.

Advice for firefighters

Protective equipment:

Wear self-contained respiratory

protective device.

Personal precautions, protective

equipment and emergency

procedures

Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid

inhalation. Sources of ignition should

be kept well clear.

Environmental precautions:

Do not allow product to reach sewage

system or any water course.

Inform respective authorities in case of

seepage into water course or sewage

system. Do not allow to enter sewers/

surface or ground water.

Methods and material for

containment and cleaning up:

Absorb with liquid-binding material

(sand, diatomite, acid binders,

universal binders, sawdust).

Ensure adequate ventilation.

Reference to other sections

See Section 7 for information on safe

handling.

See Section 8 for information on

personal protection equipment.

See Section 13 for disposal

information.

07 Handling and Storage

Handling

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.

Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.

Protect against electrostatic charges.

Fire extinguishers should be kept handy.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep container tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Storage

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Store in a cool location

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from oxidizing agents.

Not required

Further information about storage conditions:

Keep container tightly sealed.

Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

Specific end use(s)

No further relevant information available.

Protection of hands

Protective gloves

08 Exposure Controls/ Personal Protection

Additional information about design of technical facilities: No further data; see item 7

Control parameters

Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment:

General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.

Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Respiratory protection:

Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.

Eye Protection

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to

the product/ the substance/ the preparation.

Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove

material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the

chemical mixture.

Selection of the glove material on consideration of the

penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation

Material of gloves

The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend

on the material, but also on further marks of quality and

varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.

Penetration time of glove material

The exact break through time has to be found out by the

manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be

observed.

Tightly sealed goggles

09 Physical and Chemical Properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

General Information

Appearance:

Form:

Colour: Colourless

Odour: Mild

Change in condition

Melting point/Melting range: -93 °C

Boiling point/Boiling range: 101.5 °C

Flash point: 11.8°C (closed cup Abel-Pensky)

Flammability (solid, gaseous): Not applicable.

Ignition temperature: 430°C

Danger of explosion: Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour

mixtures are possible.

Explosion limits:

Lower: 1.7 Vol %

Upper: 8 Vol %

Vapour pressure at 20°C: 33 hPa

Density at 20°C: 0.89377 g/cm³

Relative density at 20°C 0.89 g/cm³

Solubility in / Miscibility with water at 20°C: 18.9 g/l

Other information No further relevant information available

Liquid

10 Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

Chemical stability

Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:

No decomposition if used according to specifications

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight

Incompatible materials:

Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products:

May produce carbon mono-oxide and/or carbon dioxide

11 Toxicological information

LD/ LC 50 values relevant for classification

Oral LD 50 9370 mg/kg (rat)

Primary irritant effect:

on the skin : No irritating effect.

on the eye : Irritating

Sensitization : No sensitizing effects known.

Information on toxicological effects

Acute Toxicity

12 Ecological Information

Toxicity

Acquatic toxicity:

EC50 (24 hrs) 318 mg/L (Daphnia magna)

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available

Behaviour in environmental systems:

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available

Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available

Additional ecological information:

General notes:

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for water

Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT : Not applicable.

vPvB : Not applicable.

Other adverse effects : No further relevant information available

13 Disposal considerations

Recommendation:

Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as

this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.

Uncleaned packaging:

Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Waste treatment methods

14 Transport Information

15 Regulatory Information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Hazard pictograms Please refer section 2

Single word Danger

Hazard statements Please refer section 2

Precautionary statements Please refer section 2

Chemical safety assessment:

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

Labelling according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

UN-Number

ADR, IMDG, IATA UN1276

UN proper shipping nameADR 1276 n-PROPYL ACETATE

IMDG, IATA N-PROPYL ACETATE

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Label 3

Packing group

ADR, IMDG, IATA II

Environmental hazards:

Marine pollutant: No

Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids

Danger code (Kemler): 33

EMS Number: F-E,S-D

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable.

Transport/Additional information:

ADR

Tunnel restriction code D/E

UN "Model Regulation": UN1276, n-PROPYL ACETATE, 3, II

IMDG, IATA

Class 3 Flammable liquids

Label 3

16 Other Information

Abbreviations and acronyms

ADR : Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement

concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)

RID : Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer

(Regulations Concerning the International Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)

IMDG : International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods

IATA : International Air Transport Association

ICAO : International Civil Aviation Organization

GHS : Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals

EINECS : European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances

CAS : Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)

LC50 : Lethal concentration, 50 percent

LD50 : Lethal dose, 50 percent

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific

product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/ EEC and

1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Data from Sigma Aldrich MSDS

http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/MSDS/MSDS/DisplayMSDSPage.do?country=IN&language=

en&productNumber=40858&brand=FLUKA&PageToGoTo URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sigmaaldrich.com

Data from ECHA Website:

2.http://apps.echa.europa.eu/registered/data/dossiers/DISS-9c7d33f6-44b3-11bf-e044-00144f67d249/AGGR-

9b837a28-59b8-447a-a52a-e346193250b4 DISS-9c7d33f6-44b3-11bf-e044-001

*Data compared to the previous version altered.

Section 4 : First Aid Measures

Section 5 : Firefighting Measures

Section 6 : Accidental Release Measures

Section 7 : Handling And Storage

Section 8 : Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Section 9 : Physical And Chemical Properties

Section 10 : Stability And Reactivity

Section 11 : Toxicological Information

Section 12 : Ecological Information

Section 13 : Disposal Considerations

Sources