| Agent Name |
sec-Butylamine |
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| Alternative Name |
2-Aminobutane |
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| CAS Number |
13952-84-6; 513-49-5 |
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| Formula |
C4-H11-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
(RS)-sec-Butylamine; 1-Methylpropanamine; 1-Methylpropylamine; 2-AB; 2-AB (VAN); 2-Aminobutane; 2-Aminobutane base; 2-Butanamine; 2-Butylamine; Butafume; Butylamine [ISO]; Deccotane; Frucote; Propylamine, 1-methyl; Tutane; [ChemIDplus] UN1992 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a fungicide; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
178 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = -19 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SEC-BUTYLAMINE
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