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5-Methyl-3-heptanone |
CAS 541-85-5 | ||
C2H5COCH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 |
RTECS MJ7350000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Amyl ethyl ketone, Ethyl amyl ketone, 3-Methyl-5-heptanone |
DOT ID & Guide 2271 127 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (130 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (130 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 100 ppm See: 541855 | Conversion 1 ppm = 5.24 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pungent odor. |
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MW: 128.2 |
BP: 315°F |
FRZ: -70°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 2 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 0.82 |
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Fl.P: 138°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 Strong oxidizers |
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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: Water flush Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 100 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 |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1391 |