METHYL ACETATE
METHYL ACETATE AR
Short Name: METHYL ACETATE
Synonym: Acetic Acid Methyl Ester
Basic Details
Article No.
LG3011
Grade
AR
Purity
99%
CAS No.
79-20-9
HS Code
2915.3940
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear colorless
Odour
Pleasant, fruity odour
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-98.0°C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
454°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-13°C
Boiling point [°C]
57 - 58 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
217 hPa
Vapour density
2.8
Relative density, liquid (water=1)
0.934 g/cm3 at 25 °C
Solubility in water
319 g/l at 20 °C
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
log Pow: 0.18
Explosion limits -upper [%]
16 %(V
Explosion limits -lower [%]
3 %(V)
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.0%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Density (d20°C/4°C)
0.932 - 0.934
Non volatile matter
Max 0.01%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)
Max 0.005%
Methanol (CH3OH)
Max 0.2%
Water (by KF)
Max 0.3%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1231
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
11-36-66-67
Safety Statement
16-26-29-33