Label abbreviations descriptions

METHYL ACETATE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 79-20-9
Formula
 

C₃H₆O₂
Synonyms
 

methyl ester of acetic acid; methyl ethanoate; methyl acetic ester

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a fragrant, fruity odor.
Boiling point 135°F Molecular weight 74.1
Freezing point/melting point -145°F Vapor pressure 173 mmHg
Flash point 14°F Vapor density 2.8
Specific gravity 0.93 Ionization potential 10.27 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 3.1% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 16%
NFPA health rating 2 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 1650
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
 

480 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

0.2-10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

0.01-0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1458 (fully validated)
Notes
 
 

 
Special requirements
 
 

 

* 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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 
 

 
Bulk Method
 
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 
 

200 ppm (610 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA
 
 

200 ppm (610 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA
 
 

200 ppm [2012]

 PEL-TWA
 
 

200 ppm (610 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL
 
 

 

 REL-STEL
 
 

250 ppm (760 mg/m³)

 TLV-STEL
 
 

250 ppm [2012]

 PEL-STEL
 
 

250 ppm (760 mg/m³)
PEL-C
 
 

 

 REL-C
 
 

 

 TLV-C
 
 

 

 PEL-C
 
 

 
Skin notation
 
 

N

 Skin notation
 
 

N

 Skin notation
 
 

N

 Skin notation
 
 

N
Notes:
 
 

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

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 Notes:
 
 

 
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 
 

3100 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 
 

10% of LEL
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021