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Chemical Sampling Information
sec-Amyl Acetate
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General Description

NAME: sec-Amyl Acetate

SYNONYM(s): 2-Pentanol acetate; 1-Methylbutyl acetate; Acetic acid, 2-pentyl ester

IMIS: 0191

CAS: 626-38-0

NIOSH: RTECS AJ2100000; 54750

DOT: UN1104 Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Clear, colorless liquid with a fruity odor.
MW: 130
BP: 273 F
VP: 7 mm
MP: -148 F

INCOM: Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalies, and acids

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 125 ppm, 650 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 125 ppm, 650 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 125 ppm, 665 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 125 ppm TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Eye, nose irritation; narcosis; dermatitis

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat---Moderate (HE15) CNS Depression (HE7) LD50 (oral, rat) 3670 mg/kg

ORGAN: Respiratory system, eyes, skin

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA:
Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 10 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 1 (NIOSH 1450 [PDF])
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Partially Validated
WIPE:
No.

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Revision Date: 05/15/2000
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