International Chemical Safety Cards

sec-AMYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0219

2-Pentyl acetate
Acetic acid, 2-pentyl ester
1-Methylbutyl acetate
C₇H₁₄O₂ / CH₃COOCH(CH₃)C₃H₇
Molecular mass: 130.2

ICSC #    0219
CAS #     626-38-0
RTECS # AJ2100000
UN #        1104
EC #         607-130-00-2
April 11, 2000 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	AFFF, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 32°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 32°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

Note: C
R: 10-66
S: 2-23-25
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III

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ICSC: 0219

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

sec-AMYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0219

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 125 ppm; (as TWA) (ACGIH 1999).
MAK: 50 ppm; 270 mg/m³ (1999)
OSHA PEL: TWA 125 ppm (650 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 125 ppm (650 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 1000 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure at high levels may result in lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 121°C
Melting point: -148°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86
Solubility in water:
poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.93

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 32°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 380°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-7.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.26

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35

NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0219	sec-AMYL ACETATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.