Ethyl Lactate Safety Ethyl lactate has a flash point of 47°C. Ethyl lactate is considered safer for workers than ethylene glycol ethers. It is classified as low toxicity. Eye and skin protection and ventilation are recommended. It is approved as a food additive. State Information | Glossary | Conversion Checklist | Comments Home | Process Advisor | Alternatives | Links | Search All SAGE material, Copyright© 1992, Research Triangle Institute Last Update: 18 March 1995 sage@rti.org http://clean.rti.org/alt.cfm?id=yl&cat=sa