BCZTZ - PRIMARY AMYL ACETATE

Product Identification

Product ID:PRIMARY AMYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:10/23/1980
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-123-7047
MSDS Number: BCZTZ

Responsible Party
UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA, CORP. DIV-EASTERN
1650 EAST GOLF ROAD
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
US

Emergency Phone: 708-619-2644

Info Phone: 708-619-2644

Preparer: PAUL PFEIFER

Cage: 77416

Contractor
UNION OIL CO OF CALIFORNIA, CORP. DIV-EASTERN
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195 US

Telephone: 708-619-2644

Cage: 77416

Ingredients

N-AMYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 628-63-7

RTECS: AJ1925000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 6500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:LIQUID IS IRRITATING TO EYES. VAPOR
MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. LIQUID IS SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO SKIN.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN RESULT IN DERMATITIS. VAPORS MAY
BE IRRITATING TO NOSE, THROAT & RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION OF
PRODUCTMAY RESULT IN VOMITING. ASPIRATION OF VOMITUS INTO LUNGS MAY
CAUSE PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP
OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN, TERATOGEN OR NEUROTOXIN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. MAY ALSO CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS AND NAUSEA.
ASPIRATION PNEUMONITIS MAY CAUSE COUGHING, LABORED BREATHING,
CYANOSIS, AND IN SEVERE CASES, DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE SKIN MAY BE AT
INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
INHALATIO N: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION
IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:77.0F,25.0C
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: WIPE/SOAK UP WITH PAPER TOWEL OR
INERT ABSORBENT. PUT IN DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE SPILL: ELIMINATE
ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. DIKE TO CONTAIN. VACUUM UP
OR PUMP FREE LIQUID INTO DOT SALVAGE CONTAINER AND SEAL
FORDISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN MATERIAL IS NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
IGNITION SOURCES. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.
Other Precautions:PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS. PERSONAL
CONTACT WITH THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE AVOIDED. SHOULD CONTACT BE MADE,
REMOVE SATURATED CLOTHING AND FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS WITH WATER. USE
AND STORE T HIS PRODUCT WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES. FOR
HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OR PROLONGED EXPOSURE, USE A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IN TH E POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION MAY BE SUFFICIENT TO KEEP PRODUCT
VAPOR BELOW TLV. USE SUPPLEMENTAL LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NIRTILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING. USE RUBBER
APRON IS RECOMMENDED. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING RO SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
NOT BREATHE VAPOR OR MIST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL
BEFORE USE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:295F,146C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-95F,-71C
Vapor Pres:5
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.6 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A PERSISTENT
BANANA-LIKE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS, AND STRONG ALKALIES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT OR OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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