The purpose of designating a substance as a low risk substance category is to indicate that it is less dangerous than many other substances listed by TURA. It is important to realize that since all substances listed in TURA are dangerous, this designation does not imply a lack of grounds for concern. As with all substances listed under TURA, businesses should continue to work to reduce or eliminate the use of ethyl acetate.

The main hazards of ethyl acetate are flammability, neurotoxicity and irritation. Acute toxicity

Ethyl acetate has low acute toxicity in animal studies.

Ethyl acetate is irritating to mucosal surfaces, especially to the eyes, gums, and respiratory tract. Like other organic solvents, ethyl acetate is toxic to the central nervous system. Inhalation of high concentrations can cause acute neurological effects.

The European Union (EU) has a uniform classification of ethyl acetate sds under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals:

Eye irritation hazard category (reversible adverse reactions within 21 days - Note: For eye effects, GHS is only category 1 (irreversible damage, the most serious category) and category 2); H319- Causes severe eye irritation.

STOT (Specific Target Organ Toxicity) single exposure category (transient anesthetic effect; Central nervous system depression, including drowsiness, anesthesia, lack of coordination, shortened reaction time, etc.), H336- may cause drowsiness or dizziness, affected organ: central nervous system, route of exposure: inhalation.

As mentioned above, ethyl acetate is toxic to the central nervous system.

Repeated or prolonged exposure can cause conjunctival irritation and corneal opacity. High concentrations have a narcotic effect and can cause congestion in the liver and kidneys.