Ethyl Acetate Solvent

Ethyl Acetate solvent using in cleaning electrical circuit boards, nail polish remover, in flexographic and rotogravure printing inks, Ethyl Acetate solvent applying for organic solvent for nitrocellulose and lacquer, Flavor and essential oil of artificial fruit. It is also used for making leather and rayon, making movies and photography pages, making herbicides, making glue, Cigarette production, printing industry.It is using for production of perfume (ethyl acetate in perfumes evaporates quickly and leaves only a pleasant odor). It is using in Pharmaceutical industry and Paint industry (as a hardener or activator). Meanwhile, Ethyl Acetate using for Extraction medium and chromatographic reagent.

Ethyl Acetate solvent Safety

Exposure to acetic ether causes irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. Its concentration of 400 ppm in 1.4 mg/liter (short term) causes nose and throat irritation. High concentrations of this substance cause depression and affect the central nervous system. But we should know that the stimulating effect of ethyl acetate is weaker compared to propyl acetate or butyl acetate.

Short-term exposure to high levels of ethyl acetate It leads to irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and anesthesia. Its high concentration can cause CNS depression and liver and kidney congestion. long time Long-term exposure to acetic ether causes weakness and drowsiness. The main route of absorption responsible for ethyl acetate toxicity is inhalation.

Generally, it is enters the body mostly through inhalation. Its effects and risks on humans This compound can affect you when you breathe it in and through your skin. * It irritates the skin, eyes, nose and throat. 

Exposure to high levels can cause dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. Repeated contact with it can cause drying and cracking of the skin. Skin, eye and respiratory irritations Ethyl acetate vapor is irritating to human eyes and respiratory tract at concentrations above 400 ppm. Due to its irritant properties, workers do not voluntarily remain at such high concentrations. This substance is a degreasing agent. Prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation. It irritates mucous surfaces, especially eyes, gums and respiratory tracts. Frequent or long-term exposure to it causes irritation and clouding of the cornea. Fire hazards Highly flammable: easily ignited by heat, spark or flame.

Ethyl Acetate solvent  vapors can form explosive compounds with air. Most vapors are heavier than air. They spread along the ground and accumulate in few or limited areas (sewers, basements, tanks). There is a risk of steam explosion inside the house, outside the house or in the sewer. Those materials marked with (P) may polymerize explosively when heated or exposed to fire. Runoff into sewers may present a fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.