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n-Butyl acetate |
CAS 123-86-4 | ||
CH3COO[CH2]3CH3 |
RTECS AF7350000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Butyl acetate, n-Butyl ester of acetic acid, Butyl ethanoate |
DOT ID & Guide 1123 129 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 150 ppm (710 mg/m3) ST 200 ppm (950 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 150 ppm (710 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 1700 ppm [10%LEL] See: 123864 | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.75 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a fruity odor. |
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MW: 116.2 |
BP: 258°F |
FRZ: -107°F |
Sol: 1% |
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VP: 10 mmHg |
IP: 10.00 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.88 |
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Fl.P: 72°F |
UEL: 7.6% |
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 Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1450; OSHA 7 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) 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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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1500 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 1700 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and 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 = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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, upper respiratory system; headache, drowsiness, narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0399 |