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Is ethyl acetate safe for humans?

Oct 28, 2025 Leave a message

CAS 141-78-6 Ethyl acetate is a colorless transparent liquid with low toxicity, a sweet taste, and a pungent odor at high concentrations. It is volatile, sensitive to air, and can absorb water, causing it to slowly hydrolyze and undergo an acidic reaction. Ethyl acetate can be miscible with chloroform, ethanol, acetone, and ether, soluble in water.

 

Is ethyl acetate safe for humans?

Ethyl acetate is one of the least toxic organic solvents. But it still has security risks.

  • Inhalation: Vapors can cause respiratory irritation, dizziness, or drowsiness at high concentrations.
  • Ingestion: Not safe to drink in concentrated form; can cause gastrointestinal irritation.
  • Skin Contact: Can cause dryness, defatting, and irritation with prolonged contact.

 

 

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What is ethyl acetate chemical CAS 141-78-6 used for?

1. Ethyl acetate is one of the most widely used fatty acid esters. It is a fast-drying solvent with excellent dissolving ability and is an excellent industrial solvent.

2. Can also be used as eluent for column chromatography.

3. It is an important organic chemical raw material and industrial solvent.

4. Ethyl acetate chemical can be used as a cleaning agent in the textile industry.

 

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