| Agent Name |
sec-Butyl acetate |
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| CAS Number |
105-46-4 |
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| Formula |
C6-H12-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1-Methylpropyl acetate; 1-Methylpropyl ethanoate; 2-Butanol acetate; 2-Butyl acetate; Acetate de butyle secondaire [French]; Acetic acid secondary butyl ester; Acetic acid, 1-methylpropyl ester; Acetic acid, 2-butoxy ester; Acetic acid, sec-butyl ester; sec-Butyl acetate; sec-Butyl alcohol acetate; sec-Butyl ethanoate; [ChemIDplus] UN1123 |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent for lacquers and for textile and paper coatings; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
This agent induces narcosis in acute animal studies. [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
200 ppm |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
200 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
1700 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
17 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
3 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
7 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 24,000 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
IDLH = 10% LEL (lower explosive limit); Odor threshold from "Quick Guide: The Electronic NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards"; Flash point = 31 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SEC-BUTYL ACETATE
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