Description
Butyl acetate: butyl ester of acetic acid
Butyl acetate: colorless transparent liquid with a characteristic odor. Slightly soluble in water, miscible with organic solvents and vegetable oils, has all the properties of esters.
Purpose
- Paint thinner
- Varnish thinner
- Oil solvent
- Fat solvent
- Cabriole resin solvent
- Solvent for vinyl polymers
- Tanning agent
- Nail polish remover component
- Chemical synthesis component
Application
- Chemical industry
- Paint industry
- Leather industry
- Cosmetics industry
- Food industry
- Pharmaceutical industry
Security
Signal word – Danger
Stickers (Pictogram) – GHS02, GHS07
Hazard statements –
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapour
H336 – May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
EUH066 – Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Precautionary statements –
P261 – Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapour/aerosol.
P304 + P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P312 – Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P403 + P233 – Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P303 + P361 + P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. No smoking
UN number – UN 1123
Hazard Class – 3
Packing Group – II
