International Chemical Safety Cards

ISOAMYL ACETATE ICSC: 0356
ISOAMYL ACETATE
Isopentyl acetate
3-Methylbutyl acetate
C7H14O2
Molecular mass: 130.2
CAS # 123-92-2
RTECS # NS9800000
ICSC # 0356
UN # 1104
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with oxidants.
AFFF. Alcohol-resistant foam. Powder. Carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 25°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with oxidants.
Above 25°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 Drowsiness. Headache. Sore throat. Weakness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Dry skin.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Nausea. Sore throat.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
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.

UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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ICSC: 0356 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

ISOAMYL ACETATE ICSC: 0356

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts violently with strong oxidizers, causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: 100 ppm; 532 mg/m3 (as TWA) (ACGIH 1993-1994).
PDK (as Amyl acetate (all isomers)): 100 mg/m3 (USSR 1988).
MAK as Amyl acetate (all isomers): 100 ppm; 525 mg/m3; Ceiling (1991).


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

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 vapour irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. Exposure to high concentration of vapours may result in unconsciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 142°C
Melting point: -79°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.87
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.2
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.53
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.018
Flash point: 25°C c.c. (Setaflash)
Auto-ignition temperature: 379°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.0-7.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.13
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-581
NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0356 ISOAMYL ACETATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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