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BUTYL BUTYRATE
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Chemical Identifiers

UN/NA Number CAS Number CHRIS Code DOT Hazard Label
  • 3082
  • 109-21-7
  • BUB
 data unavailable
NFPA 704:
  • Red 2 -- Flammability: Ignites when moderately heated
  • Blue 1 -- Health Hazard: Slightly hazardous
  • Yellow 0 -- Reactivity: Normally stable
General Description
A colorless liquid. Insoluble in water. A marine pollutant. Poses a threat to the aquatic environment. Immediate steps should be taken to prevent spread to the environment. May penetrate soils and contaminate groundwater and nearby waterways. Mildly irritates the eyes and skin.

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot. (ERG, 2008)
Health Hazard
Inhalation or ingestion causes headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and narcosis. Contact with liquid irritates eyes. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
BUTYL BUTYRATE reacts with acids to liberate heat along with butyl alcohol and butyric acid. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by interaction with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing with alkali metals and hydrides. May attack some forms of plastics [USCG, 1999].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

Response Recommendations

Firefighting
Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use "alcohol" foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. (AAR, 2003)
Non-Fire Response
Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Apply water spray or mist to knock down vapors. Land spill: Dig a pit, pond, lagoon, holding area to contain liquid or solid material. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or foamed concrete. Absorb bulk liquid with fly ash, cement powder, or commercial sorbents. Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. Remove trapped material with suction hoses. (AAR, 2003)
Protective Clothing
All-purpose canister mask or chemical cartridge respirator; glass or face (USCG, 1999)
First Aid
INHALATION: Move victim to fresh air and call a physician; give artificial respiration if necessary.

INGESTION: Induce vomiting and call a physician.

EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

SKIN: Flush with water; wash with soap and water. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Molecular Formula:
  • C8H16O2
Flash Point: 128.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: -133.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: 10.34 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Density: data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.872 at 68.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: 332.0 ° F at 760.0 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 144.21 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
AEGL: data unavailable
ERPG: data unavailable
TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3
5.0 ppm 35.0 ppm 150.0 ppm
(SCAPA, 2008)
IDLH: data unavailable

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Names: none
CAA RMP: Not a regulated chemical.
CERCLA: Not a regulated chemical.
EHS (EPCRA 302): Not a regulated chemical.
TRI (EPCRA 313): Not a regulated chemical.
RCRA Chemical Code: none

Alternate Chemical Names