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Methyl (n-amyl) ketone |
CAS 110-43-0 | ||
CH3CO[CH2]4CH3 |
RTECS MJ5075000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Amyl methyl ketone, n-Amyl methyl ketone, 2-Heptanone |
DOT ID & Guide 1110 127 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 800 ppm See: 110430 | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.67 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to white liquid with a banana-like, fruity odor. |
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MW: 114.2 |
BP: 305°F |
FRZ: -32°F |
Sol: 0.4% |
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VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: 9.33 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.81 |
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Fl.P: 102°F |
UEL(250°F): 7.9% |
LEL(151°F): 1.1% |
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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 Strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers [Note: Will attack some forms of plastic.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 1301, 2553 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 or contaminated Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 800 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying 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 = 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, mucous membrane; headache; narcosis, coma; dermatitis | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0920 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0145 |