n-AMYL ACETATE (ICSC)

n-AMYL ACETATE	ICSC: 0218

Date of Peer Review: November 2000

n-Pentyl acetate
1-Pentyl acetate
Acetic acid, 1-pentyl ester

CAS #	628-63-7	C₇H₁₄O₂ / CH₃COO(CH₂)₄CH₃
RTECS #	AJ1925000	Molecular mass: 130.2
UN #	1104
EC Annex 1 Index #	607-130-00-2
EC/EINECS #	211-047-3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 25°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	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	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Face shield. 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		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Remove all ignition sources. 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.

Note: C
EU Classification
R: 10-66
S: (2-)23-25
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1104 or 30GF1-III
NFPA Code: H 1; F 3; R 0;

Fireproof. Separated from oxidants.

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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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n-AMYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0218

IMPORTANT DATA

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks many plastics.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; 100 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
EU OEL: 50 ppm, 270 mg/mł as TWA; 100 ppm, 540 mg/mł as STEL (EU 2000).

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

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 substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure at high levels may result in lowering of consciousness.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 149°C
Melting point: -71°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.88
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.65
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 25°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 360°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-7.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.18

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response. Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits, Ingestion First Aid, Fire fighting.

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Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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       Toxicological Abbreviations