| Agent Name |
tert-Butyl acetate |
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| CAS Number |
540-88-5 |
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| Formula |
C6-H12-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,1-Dimethyl acetate; Acetic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; Acetic acid, tert-butyl ester; TLA; Texaco lead appreciator; t-Butyl acetate; tert-Butyl acetate; tert-Butyl ethanoate; [ChemIDplus] UN1123 |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a lacquer solvent and gasoline additive; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
No harmful effects in industrial workers have been reported. [ACGIH] A throat and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [CHEMINFO] |
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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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| MAK |
20 ppm |
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| IDLH (NIOSH) |
1500 ppm |
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| Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Exposures of 200 to 300 ppm cause slight irritation of the eyes and nose, and short exposures to 3,300 ppm cause extreme irritation of the eyes and nose [ILO 1983]. |
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| Vapor Pressure |
47 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
4 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
47 ppm |
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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 = 72 deg F; |
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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: TERT-BUTYL ACETATE
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