NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

sec-Amyl acetate CAS 626-38-0
CH3COOCH(CH3)C3H7 RTECS AJ2100000
Synonyms & Trade Names
1-Methylbutyl acetate, 2-Pentanol acetate, 2-Pentyl ester of acetic acid
DOT ID & Guide
1104 129
Exposure
Limits
NIOSH REL: TWA 125 ppm (650 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 125 ppm (650 mg/m3)
IDLH 1000 ppm Conversion 1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a mild odor.
MW: 130.2
BP: 249°F
FRZ: -109°F
Sol: Slight
VP: 7 mmHg
IP: ?

Sp.Gr: 0.87
Fl.P: 89°F
UEL: 7.5%
LEL: 1%

Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73�F and below 100�F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1450, 2549; OSHA 7
Personal Protection & Sanitation
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
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, skin, nose; narcosis; dermatitis; possible kidney, liver injury; possible central nervous system depression
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys, liver, central nervous system
See also: INTRODUCTION