NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
n-Amyl acetate |
CAS 628-63-7 |
CH3COO[CH2]4CH3
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RTECS AJ1925000 |
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 |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA
100 ppm (525 mg/m3) |
OSHA PEL: TWA 100
ppm (525 mg/m3) |
IDLH 1000 ppm See: 628637 |
Conversion
1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3 |
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a persistent banana-like odor. |
MW: 130.2
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BP: 301°F
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FRZ: -95°F
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Sol: 0.2%
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VP: 4 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 0.88
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Fl.P: 77°F
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UEL: 7.5%
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LEL: 1.1%
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Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P.
at or above 73°F and below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities &
Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1450, 2549; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection &
Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye
contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet
(flammable) Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush
promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical
attention immediately
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Important
additional information about
respirator
selection 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 |
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Irritation eyes,
nose; dermatitis; possible central nervous system depression,
narcosis |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0218 | |