Isoamyl acetate |
Synonyms & Trade Names Banana oil, Isopentyl acetate, 3-Methyl-1-butanol acetate, 3-Methylbutyl ester of acetic acid, 3-Methylbutyl ethanoate |
CAS No. 123-92-2 |
RTECS No. NS9800000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1104 129 |
FormulaCH3COOCH2CH2CH(CH3)2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.33 mg/m3 |
IDLH 1000 ppm
See: 123922 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (525 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (525 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1450;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a banana-like odor. |
MW: 130.2 |
BP: 288°F |
FRZ: -109°F |
Sol: 0.3% |
VP: 4 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 0.87 |
Fl.P: 77°F |
UEL: 7.5% |
LEL(212°F): 1.0% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, throat; dermatitis; 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 1000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying 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 = 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: 0356
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