BGMLR - PRIMARY AMYL ACETATE

Product Identification

Product ID:PRIMARY AMYL ACETATE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-115-7792
MSDS Number: BGMLR

Responsible Party
UNION CARBIDE CORP., INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS DIVISION
39 OLD RIDGEBURY ROAD
DANBURY, CT 06817-0001
US

Emergency Phone: 800-822-4357/304-744-3487

Info Phone: 800-822-4357

Cage: 7L938

Contractor
UNION CARBIDE CORP CHEMICALS AND PLASTICS DIV
MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057 US

Telephone: 201-646-1111

Cage: 7L938

Ingredients

N-AMYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 628-63-7

RTECS: AJ1925000

Fraction By Weight: 60%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


2-METHYL BUTYL ACETATE

Fraction By Weight: 35%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM


ISOAMYL ACETATE (SARA III)

CAS: 123-92-2

RTECS: NS9800000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Hazards

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:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE/SKIN: IRRITATION. INHALATION: DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, HEADACHE.
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: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. RINSE MOUTH & DRINK LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:101F,38C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:714F
Lower Limits:1.1
Upper Limits:7.5
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE 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.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES.VENTILATE AREA.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT.ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:=146.C, 294.8F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-100.C, -148.F
M.P/F.P Text:FREEZING POINT
Vapor Pres:4
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.87
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.42 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:0.2%
Appearance and Odor:WATER-WHITE LIQUID.MILD AND CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES OR ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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