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ETHYL BUTYRATE
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Chemical Identifiers

UN/NA Number CAS Number CHRIS Code DOT Hazard Label
  • 1180
  • 105-54-4
  • EBR
  • FLAMMABLE LIQUID
NFPA 704:
  • Red 3 -- Flammability: Ignites at normal temperatures
  • Blue 1 -- Health Hazard: Slightly hazardous
  • Yellow 0 -- Reactivity: Normally stable
General Description
A clear colorless liquid with a pineapple-like odor. Flash point 78°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Vapors heavier than air.

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode in fire. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
Inhalation or ingestion causes headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and narcosis. Contact with liquid irritates eyes. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
ETHYL BUTYRATE is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides. May attack some forms of plastics [USCG, 1999].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

Response Recommendations

Firefighting
Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. (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. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. (AAR, 2003)
Protective Clothing
All-purpose canister mask or chemical cartridge respirator; glass or face shield; rubber gloves (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 min.

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

Physical Properties

Molecular Formula:
  • C6H12O2
Flash Point: 75.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit: data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: 865.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: -135.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density: data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 0.879 at 68.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: 250.0 ° F at 760.0 mm Hg (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: 116.16 (USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
AEGL: data unavailable
ERPG: data unavailable
TEEL: data unavailable
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