What is methyl lactate used for?

Methyl lactate

Agent Name: Methyl lactate

CAS Number: 547-64-8

Formula: C4-H8-O3

Major Category: Solvents

Synonyms: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Methyl 2-hydroxypropionate; Methyl alpha-hydroxypropionate; Lactic acid, methyl ester; Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN3272

Category: Esters (
Description: Colorless liquid

Sources/Uses

Used as solvent for cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose, cellulose acetobutyrate, cellulose acetopropionate, lacquers, and stains; Also used to make acetyl, amide, and higher ester derivatives and carbetamide (herbicide); [HSDB]



Exposure Assessment

Vapor Pressure: 1.85 mm Hg

Lethal Concentration: LC50 (rat) > 5,000 mg/m3/4h

Explanatory Notes: The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;

NFPA: high ambient temp required



Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin: Acute solvent syndrome



Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases: Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

1.Encephalopathy, chronic solvent

2.Solvents, acute toxic effect



Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Solvents)

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