ICSC 0940 - n-PROPYL ACETATE

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n-PROPYL ACETATE

ICSC: 0940
_{March 1996}

1-Acetoxypropane
1-Propyl acetate
Acetic acid, n-propyl ester

CAS No: 109-60-4
RTECS No: AJ3675000
UN No: 1276
EC No: 607-024-00-6

C₅H₁₀O₂ / CH₃COOCH₂CH₂CH₃
Molecular mass: 102.13

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Foam, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.	F Symbol Xi Symbol R: 11-36-66-67 S: (2-)16-26-29-33 Note: C UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1276 NFPA Code: H1; F3; R0	Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, strong acids, and nitrates.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants strong bases strong acids and nitrates, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastic.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 200 ppm as TWA; 250 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 100 ppm, 420 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(2); Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2004).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The vapour is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Exposure far above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 101.6°C Melting point: -92°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: moderate Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 3.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.5 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.08 Flash point: 14°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 450°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2-8 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.24

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

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