Isoamyl alcohol (secondary) |
Synonyms & Trade Names 3-Methyl-2-butanol, Secondary isoamyl alcohol |
CAS No. 6032-29-7 |
RTECS No. SA4900000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1105 129 |
Formula(CH3)2CHCH(OH)CH3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.61 mg/m3 |
IDLH 500 ppm
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (360 mg/m3) ST 125 ppm (450 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL†: TWA 100 ppm (360 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1402
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a disagreeable odor. |
MW: 88.2 |
BP: 234°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: ? |
VP: 1 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 0.82 |
Fl.P(oc): 95°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; headache, dizziness; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; skin cracking; in animals: narcosis |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and 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 = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
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