Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 205-500-4 | CAS number: 141-78-6
Flammability
Administrative data
Link to relevant study record(s)
Description of key information
Values for LEL: 2, 2.0, 2.2%. and 2.1 to 2.5%
Values for UEL: 11.5% consistently reported in the range 10.2 to 12%
Key value for chemical safety assessment
- Flammability:
- highly flammable
Additional information
Based on consideration of the structure and experience in handling and use of this substance, ethyl acetate is expected to be non-pyrophoric and non-flammable on contact with water.
Justification for classification or non-classification
A number of sources report values for the explosive limits of ethyl acetate. A small range of values are available for the lower explosive limit. A figure of 2.2% is consistently reported, including from a reliable source. This represents approximately the mid point of cited values. The figure of 11.5% is consistenly reported apart from a range of values with 11.5% as a maximum, which is cited in a handbook that reports data from manufacturers. A figure of 11.5% is used as the key value for the UEL based on a conservative approach and the fact that this is cited in a reliable source.
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