Product Description and Handling Guide

Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Acetate O
Acetic acid ethyl ester ;
Acetic ester
CAS no. 141-78-6 CH3 – CH2 – O – C – CH3
EC no. 205-500-4

Product description

Ethyl Acetate is a neutral colorless liquid with a faint and pleasant fruity odor. It is miscible in all
proportions with the common organic solvents.

Dissolving power:
Ethyl Acetate is an excellent solvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose ethers, celluloid, chlorinated
rubber, some natural resins and numerous synthetic resins e.g. polyvinyl acetates, polyacrylates,
polystyrene (coatings) and alkyd resins as well as plasticizers, fats, waxes and oils.
A mixture of Ethyl acetate and 20 % ethanol is a good solvent for cellulose acetate.

The following substances are insoluble:

Rubber, bitumen, polyisobutylene, polyvinyl carbazole, polyvinyl chloride (not post-chlorinated)
and some natural resins e.g. elemi, shellac, dammar and congo copal.

Possible applications

The main uses of Ethyl Acetate are in the manufacture of a variety of coating formulations such as
epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics and vinyls. Applications for these coatings are numerous
including nitrocellulose and cellulose acetate lacquers, varnishes and shellacs for wood furniture
and fixtures, auto refinishing, decorating ceramic objects, and architectural coatings for interiors
and exteriors. It is a solvent component in adhesives, in spread-coating compounds for artificial
leather, and in cleaners (paint solvents or thinners). Ethyl Acetate may be used as a solvent for the
isocyanate component of catalyzed lacquers.

Due to its low toxicity and agreeable odor, Ethyl Acetate has applications as a solvent in inks for
flexographic and rotogravure printing, where its main function is to dissolve the resin, control the
viscosity and modify the drying rate. Ethyl acetate can also be used for preparing wool fabrics for
dying. It may be used in organic syntheses (esters, drugs), and as an extraction solvent in the
production of pharmaceuticals and foods.

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Ethyl Acetate may also be used as a gelling agent in the manufacture of powder, in the
manufacture of essences and perfumes, as a denaturant, as an auxiliary in the manufacture of
glazed and transparent paper, and as an additive to polishes. In the construction sector, Ethyl
Acetate may be used as a hardener for the alkali-sodium silicate stabilizer (alkali silicates)
employed in soil stabilization by the soil injection technique.

Physical Properties

Typical Properties Unit

Boiling point at 1 Atm (1013 hPa) °C 77
Critical Compresibility Factor 0.255
Critical Pressure Kg/cm2 39.56
Critical Temperature °C 250.15
Critical Volume cm3/gmol 286
Dielectric Constant at 20 °C 6.0
Evaporation rate (n-Butyl Acetate = 1) 4.5
Evaporation number (diethyl ether = 1) 2.9
Heat of Vaporization at 20 °C BTU/lb 175.6
at 30 °C BTU/lb 172.6
at 50 °C BTU/lb 166.4
Liquid Heat Capacity at 20 °C BTU/lb/°F 0.460
at 30 °C BTU/lb/°F 0.467
at 50 °C BTU/lb/°F 0.483
Liquid Thermal Conductivity at 20 °C BTU/ft/sec/°F 2.34 x 10-5
at 30 °C BTU/ft/sec/°F 2.28 x 10-5
at 50 °C BTU/ft/sec/°F 2.17 x 10-5
Melting temperature °C – 83.55
Molar mass g/mol 88.11
Refractive index nD at 20 °C 1.371 – 1.373
Solubility: Ethyl acetate in water at 20 °C wt. % 8.0
Water in ethyl acetate at 20 °C wt. % 3.3
Surface Tension at 20°C dynes/cm 23.8
at 30°C dynes/cm 22.7
at 50 °C dynes/cm 20.4
Vapor density (Air =1) 3.04
Viscosity at 20 °C mPa · s 0.45
at 30 °C mPa · s 0.41
at 50 °C mPa · s 0.33
Vapor density (Air =1) 3.04

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Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Acetate
°C °C
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
0.93 0.45
0.92

Vapor Pressure (Kg/cm2)

0.40
0.91 0.35
Density (gr/cm3)

0.90 0.30

0.89 0.25

0.88 0.20

0.87 0.15

0.86 0.10

0.85 0.05

0.84 0.00
32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122 32 41 50 59 68 77 86 95 104 113 122

°F °F

Liquid Density Vapor Pressure

°F °C (g/cm³) hPa
°F °C (Kg/cm2 )
32 0 0.9225 32 0 0.033 5.6
41 5 0.9168 41 5 0.044 7.9
50 10 0.9111 50 10 0.058 10.9
59 15 0.9053 59 15 0.076 14.8
68 20 0.8995 68 20 0.099 20.0
77 25 0.8936 77 25 0.127 26.5
86 30 0.8877 86 30 0.161 34.8
95 35 0.8817 95 35 0.203 45.2
104 40 0.8756 104 40 0.253 58.1
113 45 0.8695 113 45 0.313 74.0
122 50 0.8634 122 50 0.384 93.4

The above characteristic data are intended for the purpose of product description and are not the subject of continuous
monitoring. Further physical properties and characteristic data as well as information on safety and handling are listed
in the material safety data sheet and the sales specifications. Please consult www.celanese.com

Shelf life
The shelf life of Ethyl Acetate is one year. The shelf life dates from the day of packaging for small
containers; for bulk product, it is the day of delivery. This period is in general applicable to
material stored under recommended conditions (see Storage and Handling sections). When product
exceeds its shelf life or storage deviates from the recommended conditions, periodic monitoring
may be required to verify quality status of the product.

Storage

Recommended Blanketing Air1,2 or Dry Nitrogen1,2,3

Recommended Temperature Ambient
Recommended pressure Atmospheric
Bulk Quantities Outside, detached tanks
Small Containers Cool, dry, well ventilated area

1. Refer to NFPA #77 “Static Electricity” for proper electrical grounding procedures.
2. See the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) #30 “Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code” and consult with qualified fire protection specialists to determine specific
storage tank design requirements.
3. Blanketing may be used to retain quality in long-term storage conditions.

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Handling

o Thoroughly review Material Safety Data Sheet before handling product.

o Keep containers closed when not in use.
o Open containers slowly to allow any excess pressure to vent.
o Keep away from heat, sparks, flame or other sources of ignition.
o Protect small containers from physical damage.
o Use proper electrical grounding and bonding procedures when loading, unloading and
transferring. Refer to NFPA #77 “Static Electricity” for proper electrical grounding procedures.
o Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for more information on materials to avoid.
o Use spark-resistant tools.
o Electrical equipment and circuits in all storage and handling areas must conform to
requirements of national electrical code (Articles 500 and 501) for hazardous location.
o Do not load into compartments adjacent to heated cargos.
o Closed containers exposed to temperatures above 49 °C (120 °F) in transit or storage may
develop excessive vapor pressure.

Packaging

The following containers are suitable for handling and transportation of Ethyl Acetate:

• DOT 111A100W1 Tank Cars

• DOT MC 307 or DOT 407 Tank Trucks
• UN 1A1/X1.2/300 55-Gallon Carbon Steel Drums
• IMO 1 ISO Tank
• Ship Tank and Barge

Ethyl Acetate is available from Celanese Chemicals as bulk material.

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Materials of Construction for Storage and Transportation

Unit / element Acceptable Material Alternate Material

Tank Stainless Steel1 Aluminum2
Lined Carbon Steel3
Carbon Steel4
Piping Carbon Steel Stainless Steel1,
Aluminum2
Valves Carbon Steel Stainless Steel1,
Aluminum2
Pumps Cast Iron, Carbon Steel Stainless Steel1
Relief Valves Carbon Steel Stainless Steel1
Gaskets Glass filled PTFE 5 PTFE5
Pump Seals Single Mechanical Seal: #5 Carbon to –
silicon carbide faces
Valve Packing PTFE 5 Braided PTFE5
Pipe End Connections Welded and flanged system Threaded with PTFE5
tape thread lubricant
Heat Exchanger Product side: Product Side:
Carbon Steel Stainless Steel1
Hoses Stainless Steel1 Aluminum2
Tank Truck Stainless Steel1 Aluminum2
1
Tank Car Stainless Steel Aluminum2
Carbon Steel4
Iso Tank Stainless Steel1 Aluminum2
Carbon Steel4
Barge Stainless Steel1 Carbon Steel4
Lined Carbon Steel3
Zn Lined Carbon Steel6
Ship Tank Stainless Steel1 Lined Carbon Steel3
Zn Lined Carbon Steel6

1. Type 304 or 316 Stainless Steel

2. Use 3000, 5000, 6000 series Aluminum when temperature does not exceed 120 oF (49 oC).
3. Lining refers to high baked phenolic resin.
4. Rust Free
5. Polytetrafluoroethylene
6. Zn Lining refers to Zinc Silicate, Inorganic Zinc or Zinc Rich Inorganic

For further information on safety and handling, please use the following link: http://www.celanese.com/msds/

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Guidelines

Chemical Inventory Status

The substance is listed in the following chemical inventories:

Chemical Inventory Status Listed Comment

AICS (Australia) X
DSL (Canada) X
NDSL (Canada)
IECSC (China) X
EINECS (Europe) X EC-No.: 205-500-4
ELINCS (Europe)
ENCS (Japan) X Japanese ENCS Number (2)-726
ISHL (Japan) X Japanese ISHL Number (2)-726
KECI (Korea) X Korean ID Number: KE-00047 /
97-1-161
NZIoC (New Zealand) X
PICCS (Philippines) X
TSCA (USA) X

• REACh
Celanese is aware of the obligations imposed by the European Union legislation REACh
(“Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals”) on EU
manufacturers and importers as well as on downstream users. We are obliged to comply
with the requirements of the REACh legislation relating to our European manufacturing
facilities, our own imports as well as our obligations as a downstream user in the European
chemical industry. Should you require additional information, please contact Celanese at
REACH@celanese.com

• BSE/TSE Statement
Ethyl Acetate is produced via esterification of Acetic Acid and Ethanol, and no materials
of animal origin are used in its manufacture. Therefore, Celanese does not expect this
product to pose any risk for the transmission of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
(BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).

• Allergens Guide
Based on the knowledge of our raw materials and manufacturing process, Celanese Acetyl
Intermediates does not expect any of the following allergens and/or intolerance factors to
be present in Ethyl Acetate: Egg and egg products, milk and milk products, peanuts or
peanut derivatives, tree nuts, fish and fish products, shellfish (crustaceans), molluscs, and
crabs. No nutritional data is available for Ethyl Acetate.

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• Residual Solvents
Ethyl Acetate is listed as class 3 solvent in the the “Tripartite Guideline”
(CPMP/ICH/283/95 and CPMP/ICH/1940/00) and in USP-467 (2007). Based on our
knowledge of process technology and product characteristics, Celanese Ethyl Acetate is
not expected to contain other Residual Solvents above the concentration limits specified by
the mentioned guidelines.

• TSCA
Ethyl Acetate (CAS# 141-78-6) manufactured by Celanese complies with all applicable
rules or orders under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

• Kosher
Ethyl Acetate manufactured by Celanese is Kosher certified.

• Others
Ethyl Acetate contains no melamine, cyanuric acid, or irradiated products, and neither of
these materials is included in or produced in the manufacturing process.

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