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ETHYL FORMATE†
| CAS # | 109-94-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₆O₂ |
| Synonyms |
ethyl ester of formic acid; ethyl methanoate |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a fruity odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 130°F | Molecular weight | 74.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -113°F | Vapor pressure | 200 mmHg |
| Flash point | -4°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.92 | Ionization potential | 10.61 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 2.8% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 16.0% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1155 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
0.3-10 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.01-0.2 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | NIOSH 1452 (partially validated) |
| Notes |
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| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
100 ppm (300 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
100 ppm (300 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
100 ppm (300 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
100 ppm [2011] |
PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1500 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Ethyl formate NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethyl formate Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020