Ethyl Acrylate

Also known as: Ethyl propenoate, 2-Propenoic acid, ethyl ester

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

CAS 140-88-5

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C5H8O2
Molecular Weight 100.12 g/mol
Boiling Point 211.6 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 48 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 0.923 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Vapor Pressure 29.3 mmHg at 68 °F ; 40 mmHg at 79 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey JIGUQPWFLRLWPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Danger

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, dermalAcute toxicity, inhalationAcute toxicity, oralFlammable liquidsRespiratory tract irritationSensitization, SkinSerious eye damage/eye irritationSkin corrosion/irritationSpecific target organ toxicity, single exposure

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin
  • H315: Causes skin irritation
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)