BUTYL FORMATE

International Chemical Safety Cards

BUTYL FORMATE

ICSC: 0402

BUTYL FORMATE
Formic acid, butyl ester
n-Butyl formate
C₅H₁₀O₂/HCOO(CH₂)₃CH₃
Molecular mass: 102.1
CAS # 592-84-7 FIG30
RTECS # LQ5500000
ICSC # 0402
UN # 1128
EC # 607-017-00-8

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Foam, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
INHALATION	Burning sensation. Cough. Drowsiness. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
EYES	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Vomiting (further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. 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. Do NOT wash away into sewer (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

F symbol
R: 11
S: (2-)9-16-33
Note: C
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: II

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ICSC: 0402

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International Chemical Safety Cards

BUTYL FORMATE

ICSC: 0402

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning, producing irritating fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.

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

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The vapour strongly irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance irritates the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure at high level may result in unconsciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 107°C
Melting point: -90°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 4.0
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.1
Flash point: 18°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 322°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.7-8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.32