sec-Hexyl acetate |
Synonyms & Trade Names 1,3-Dimethylbutyl acetate; Methylisoamyl acetate |
CAS No. 108-84-9 |
RTECS No. SA7525000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1233 130 |
FormulaC8H16O2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.90 mg/m3 |
IDLH 500 ppm
See: 108849 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1450;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant, fruity odor. |
MW: 144.2 |
BP: 297°F |
FRZ: -83°F |
Sol: 0.08% |
VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 0.86 |
Fl.P: 113°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; headache; 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 or contaminated
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 = 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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1335
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