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| sec-Hexyl acetate | CAS 108-84-9 | ||
| C8H16O2 | RTECS SA7525000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1,3-Dimethylbutyl acetate; Methylisoamyl acetate |
DOT ID & Guide 1233 129 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 500 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 5.90 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant, fruity odor. |
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MW: 144.2 |
BP: 297°F |
FRZ: -83°F |
Sol: 0.08% |
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VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.86 |
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Fl.P: 113°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100�F and below 140�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1450; OSHA 7 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated 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 500 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, skin, nose, throat; headache; in animals: narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |