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Product Name: Ethyl Isocyanoacetate
Chemical Formula: C5H7NO2
CAS Number: 2995-45-1
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, manufacturing chemicals, research and development
Supplier Details: Name, address, phone number, and emergency contact information for the manufacturer or distributor must be consulted from the product label or company documentation.
GHS Classification: Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), skin irritation, eye irritation, specific target organ toxicity single exposure
Label Elements: Signal word: Danger; Pictograms: Skull and crossbones, exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Toxic if inhaled, swallowed, or in contact with skin. Causes skin and serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection.
Chemical Name: Ethyl Isocyanoacetate
Synonyms: Ethyl 2-isocyanoacetate
Concentration: ≥98% (for laboratory/industrial purposes)
Impurities: May contain traces of related organic compounds, check analysis certificate for batch specifics
CAS Number: 2995-45-1
Inhalation: Take the person to fresh air immediately. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop, such as coughing, dizziness, or shortness of breath.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if easy to do. Continue rinsing and get medical attention if redness or pain continue.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek immediate medical advice.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam. Water spray can be used to cool containers.
Unsuitable Media: Avoid using full water jet as it may spread the fire.
Specific Hazards: Combustion yields toxic gases including nitrogen oxides and carbon oxides.
Protective Equipment: As a fire-fighter, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Move containers from fire area if you can do so safely.
Special Procedures: Prevent runoff from entering drains, surface water, or soil. If leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapors and protect personnel.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use suitable protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe. Do not allow product to reach drains, sewers, or waterways.
Methods for Clean-Up: Absorb spill with inert material like dry sand or earth. Place in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Ventilate affected area and wash residue with water, but do not allow contaminated water to enter environment.
Handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation. Handle under chemical fume hood if available.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers, acids, and bases. Keep container tightly closed and locked up. Protect from heat, sunlight, and physical damage.
Engineering Controls: Work in a chemical fume hood or under adequate local exhaust. Maintain eyewash stations and safety showers close to work area.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear protective gloves (nitrile or neoprene), chemical safety goggles, and suitable protective clothing. Use a properly fitted respirator if workplace exposure limits are exceeded or if ventilation is not sufficient.
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for this chemical—apply general guidelines for irritant organics.
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Pungent, irritating
pH: Not applicable (non-aqueous)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: Data not readily available, generally below room temperature
Boiling Point: Estimated 175–185°C
Flash Point: Approximately 70°C (closed cup, consult product certificate for specific batch)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Vapor Pressure: Moderate at room temperature
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Density: Approximately 1.06 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Not established
Chemical Stability: Remains stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: Reacts with moisture, acids, bases, and strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and possibly toxic isocyanate fumes when heated or combusted.
Risk of Hazardous Polymerization: Unlikely under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flame, sparks, moisture, and incompatible chemicals.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact
Acute Toxicity: Toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Irritation and corrosive effects may occur promptly following contact.
Symptoms of Overexposure: Coughing, breathing difficulty, headache, nausea, burns or irritation to skin and eyes.
Chronic Effects: Based on related compounds, repeated or prolonged exposure could sensitize airways or skin.
Carcinogenicity: No classification or data indicating as a human carcinogen.
Additional Data: No prolonged toxicity data available; take standard precautions for chemical handling.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long-term effects
Persistence and Degradability: Breakdown in the environment is moderate; not readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulation Potential: No data suggest significant bioaccumulation.
Mobility in Soil: Mobility expected to be low; chemical may bind to soil.
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to the environment, especially waterways.
Waste Disposal Methods: Collect and dispose as hazardous chemical waste. Use approved waste disposal contractors. Do not pour into drains or natural water bodies. Follow local, regional, and national regulations for hazardous waste.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste. Decontaminate prior to recycling if permitted by regulations.
UN Number: 2810
Proper Shipping Name: Toxic liquids, organic, n.o.s. (Ethyl Isocyanoacetate)
Hazard Class: 6.1 (Toxic substances)
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: Not classified as a marine pollutant according to current criteria
Special Precautions: Ensure containers are tightly closed and properly labeled. Transport in accordance with local, national, and international regulations.
OSHA Status: Hazardous chemical according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA: Listed on Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
EPA Regulations: Not subject to specific reporting requirements under SARA Title III Sections 302, 304, 313
EU Regulations: Classified as hazardous under CLP Regulation EC 1272/2008
Other Regulatory Info: Restrictions and reporting requirements may vary. Review updated state and international regulatory lists as laws evolve.
