Ethyl formate
| Physicochemical properties | Color and odor state: colorless and flowable liquid, with fruit fragrance | Toxicity: Low toxicity | |
| Flammability: Flammable | Density: 0.917 g/cm³ (20 °C). | ||
| Volatility: Volatile | Corrosive: Slightly corrosive | ||
| Boiling point: 54.3°C | Degradability: It is easy to hydrolyze to form formic acid and ethanol in the presence of acids and alkalis | ||
| Viscosity: Low viscosity | Stability: Stable, avoid contact with strong oxidants, strong acids, and strong alkalis | ||
| Deliquescence: No deliquescence | Melting point: -80.5°C | ||
| Acidity-alkaline: weakly acidic | Moisture absorption: slightly moisture absorption | ||
| Spontaneous ignition point: 440°C | Flash point: -20°C | ||
| Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether, acetone, benzene, chloroform, etc | |||
| Various numbers | CAS:109-94-4 | HS：2915120000 | EINECS：203-721-0 |
| Uses | Used as an organic solvent for the dissolution of nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, resin, wax, etc.; organic synthesis raw materials for the production of formic acid, amide compounds, etc.; It is also used as a food additive (food flavor), flavor, fumigant, etc | ||
| Hazard category | 3.1 flammable liquids | ||
| Fire-fighting measures | Extinguish the fire with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder, sand, water extinguishing is ineffective, spray water to cool the container, and if possible, move the container from the fire to an open place. Containers in the fire must be evacuated immediately if they have changed color or produced noise from the safety relief device | ||
| Emergency treatment | Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse the skin thoroughly with soapy water and clean water. Eye contact: Lift the eyelid immediately and rinse thoroughly with plenty of running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation: Quickly leave the scene to fresh air. Keep your airways open. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, perform artificial respiration immediately. Eating: Drink enough warm water to induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. | ||
| Packaging, storage, transportation | Packaging: Packaged in galvanized iron drums, net weight of 170kg per barrel; It can also be transported by stainless steel tank truck. Storage: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Stay away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature should not exceed 30°C. Keep the container tightly sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, and alkalis, and should not be mixed storage. Explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities are adopted. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. Transportation: Transportation according to dangerous goods requirements. | ||
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