| Agent Name |
n-Butyl lactate |
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| CAS Number |
138-22-7 |
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| Formula |
C7-H14-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl alpha-hydroxypropionate; Butyl lactate; Butyl lactate (natural); Butylester kyseliny mlecne [Czech]; n-Butyl lactate; [ChemIDplus] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Esters |
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| Description |
Clear, colorless to white liquid with a mild, transient odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent for paints, dyes, polymers, etc.; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Workers exposed to n-butyl lactate complained of headaches and drowsiness. [ACGIH] Liquid is irritating to the skin and eyes. [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.4 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) > 5000 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 160 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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