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| n-Butylamine | CAS 109-73-9 | ||
| CH3CH2CH2CH2NH2 | RTECS EO2975000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1-Aminobutane, Butylamine |
DOT ID & Guide 1125 132 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: C 5 ppm (15 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: C 5 ppm (15 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
| IDLH 300 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.99 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a fishy, ammonia-like odor. |
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MW: 73.2 |
BP: 172°F |
FRZ: -58°F |
Sol: Miscible |
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VP: 82 mmHg |
IP: 8.71 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.74 |
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Fl.P: 10°F |
UEL: 9.8% |
LEL: 1.7% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong acids [Note: May corrode some metals in presence of water.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2012 |
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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 Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 50 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 125 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern* Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern/(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and cartridge(s) providing protection against the compound of concern*/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 300 ppm: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode 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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; headache; skin flush, burns | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |