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The Chinese alias is ethyl benzoate, the English name is Ethyl benzoate, the English alias is Benzoic acid ethyl ester, the CAS number is 93-89-0, and the EINECS number is 202-284-3. Ethyl benzoate is a colorless transparent liquid, insoluble in water, and slightly fruity. Used in the formulation of perfume essences and artificial essential oils; it is also widely used in food.

Ethyl benzoate

Add 24.4g (0.2mo1) to a 250mL three-necked bottle with a water separator

It is often used in heavier florals, especially in ylang-ylang, and other fragrances such as carnation and tuberose. It is also suitable for the preparation of non-flower essences such as new yarrow and xiangwei. It can be used with leather rose products for leather fragrance. It is also used as a flavoring agent. It can be used in fresh fruit, berries, and nut flavors, such as bananas,

Ethyl Benzoate Hazards Overview

Health hazards: Harmful to the body by inhalation, ingestion or absorption through the skin. Vapors or fumes are irritating to the eyes, skin, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. No occupational poisoning has been reported.

Explosion hazard: The product is flammable and irritating.

First aid measures for ethyl benzoate

Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse with running water.

Eye contact: Raise eyelids and rinse with running water or saline. Seek medical attention.

Inhalation: Remove from the scene to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.

Ingestion: Drink plenty of warm water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Ethyl benzoate fire protection measures

Hazardous combustion products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Fire fighting methods: Firefighters must wear gas masks and full-body firefighting suits to extinguish fire in the upwind direction. Move the container from the fire to the open space as much as possible. Spray water to keep the fire container cool until the fire is over. Containers in the fire area must be evacuated immediately if they have discolored or generate sound from a safety pressure relief device.

Fire extinguishing agent: mist water, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand.

Emergency treatment for ethyl benzoate leakage

Emergency treatment: Quickly evacuate personnel from the leaked contaminated area to a safe area and isolate them to strictly restrict access. Cut off the fire. It is recommended that emergency handlers wear self-contained positive-pressure respirators and wear protective clothing. Cut off the source of the leak if possible. Prevent from flowing into restricted spaces such as sewers and flood drains.

Small leaks: Mix with sand, dry lime or soda ash. It can also be scrubbed with an emulsion made of a non-combustible dispersant, and the wash solution is diluted and put into a wastewater system.

Large spills: build dikes or dig pits for containment. Transfer to a tanker or special collector with a pump and recycle or transport it to a waste disposal site for disposal.

Ethyl benzoate handling and storage

Operating precautions: airtight operation, pay attention to ventilation. Operators must be specially trained and strictly abide by the operating procedures. It is recommended that operators wear self-absorbent filter-type gas masks (half-masks), chemical safety protective glasses, anti-poison infiltration work clothes, and rubber oil-resistant gloves. Away from fire and heat sources, smoking is strictly prohibited in the workplace. Use explosion-proof ventilation systems and equipment. Prevent vapors from leaking into the workplace air. Avoid contact with oxidants, acids and alkalis. Handle with care when handling to prevent damage to packaging and containers. Equipped with the corresponding variety and quantity of fire fighting equipment and leakage emergency treatment equipment. Empty containers may be harmful residues.

Storage precautions: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids and alkalis. Equipped with the appropriate variety and quantity of fire equipment. The storage area should be equipped with spill emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials.