Methyl acetate 90% [79-20-9]

Methyl acetate 90% [79-20-9] Methyl acetate is used as a solvent for varnishes, resins, oils and nitrocellulose; paint removers; as a flavoring; and in the production of artificial leather. Solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate and many resins and oils; artificial leather production.

Boiling point: 56 – 58 ° C (1013 hPa)
Density: 0.93 g / cm3 (20 ° C)
Explosive limits: 3.1 – 16% (V)
Flash point: -13 ° C
Auto-ignition temperature: 455 ° C
Melting point: -98 ° C
Vapor pressure: 217 hPa (20 ° C)
Density (d 20 ° C / 4 ° C): 0.932 – 0.934
Solubility: 250 g / l

Hazard pictograms

Labeling of hazardous chemicals and mixtures that are part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The pictograms recommended by GHS have the shape of a square set on the top. They should contain a black symbol on a white background with a red border.

Priority rules to be observed in connection with the labeling of a substance:

– the skull and crossbones, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added.
– corrosive effect, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added if it concerns eye or skin irritation.
– health hazard determining respiratory sensitization, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added if it concerns skin sensitization or irritation to eyes or skin.

Source: GHS pictograms