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| n-Amyl acetate | CAS 628-63-7 | ||
| CH3COO[CH2]4CH3 | RTECS AJ1925000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Amyl acetic ester, Amyl acetic ether, 1-Pentanol acetate, Pentyl ester of acetic acid, Primary amyl acetate |
DOT ID & Guide 1104 129 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (525 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (525 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 1000 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a persistent banana-like odor. |
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MW: 130.2 |
BP: 301°F |
FRZ: -95°F |
Sol: 0.2% |
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VP: 4 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.88 |
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Fl.P: 77°F |
UEL: 7.5% |
LEL: 1.1% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73�F and below 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1450, 2549; OSHA 7 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1000 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, nose; dermatitis; possible central nervous system depression, narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |