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ISO-AMYL ACETATE
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Chemical Identifiers

UN/NA Number CAS Number CHRIS Code DOT Hazard Label
  • 1993
  • 123-92-2
  • IAT
  • FLAMMABLE LIQUID
NFPA 704:
  • Red 3 -- Flammability: Ignites at normal temperatures
  • Blue 1 -- Health Hazard: Slightly hazardous
  • Yellow 0 -- Reactivity: Normally stable
General Description
Oily liquid; colorless; banana odor. Floats and mixes with water. Flammable, irritating vapor is produced . (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
FLAMMABLE. Flashback along vapor trail may occur. Vapor may explode if ignited in an enclosed area. When heated emits acrid fumes. When exposed to flames can react vigorously with reducing materials. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
VAPOR: Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. If inhaled, will cause nausea, headache or dizziness. LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
ISO-AMYL ACETATE 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. This compound can react violently with oxidizing materials, nitrates, strong alkalis and strong acids. (NTP, 1992)
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)

Response Recommendations

Firefighting
Extinguish with dry chemical, alcohol foam, or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective on fire. Cool exposed containers with water. (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
Shut off ignition sources ... Stop discharge if possible. Keep people away. Avoid contact with liquid and vapor. Stay upwind and use water spray to ``knock down'' vapor. Isolate and remove discharged material. Notify local health and pollution control agencies. (USCG, 1999)
Protective Clothing
Skin: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.

Eyes: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.

Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.

Remove: Work clothing that becomes wet should be immediately removed due to its flammability hazard(i.e. for liquids with flash point < 100°F)

Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the work shift. (NIOSH, 2003)
First Aid
EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

Physical Properties

Molecular Formula:
  • C7H14O2
Flash Point: 77.0 ° F (NTP, 1992)
Lower Explosive Limit: 1.0 % at 212° F (NTP, 1992)
Upper Explosive Limit: 7.5 % (NTP, 1992)
Autoignition Temperature: 680.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: -109.3 ° F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure: 4.0 mm Hg at 68.0 ° F ; 5 mm Hg at 74.7° F; 760 mm Hg at 288° F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Density: 4.49 (NTP, 1992)
Specific Gravity: 0.876 at 59.0 ° F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: 288.0 ° F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992)
Molecular Weight: 130.18 (NTP, 1992)
Water Solubility: <1 mg/mL at 66° F (NTP, 1992)
AEGL: data unavailable
ERPG: data unavailable
TEEL-1 TEEL-2 TEEL-3
100.0 ppm 200.0 ppm 1000.0 ppm
(SCAPA, 2008)
IDLH: 1000.0 ppm (NIOSH, 2003)

Regulatory Information

Regulatory Names:
  • ISO-AMYL ACETATE
CAA RMP: Not a regulated chemical.
CERCLA: Regulated chemical with a Reportable Quantity of 5000 pounds.
EHS (EPCRA 302): Not a regulated chemical.
TRI (EPCRA 313): Not a regulated chemical.
RCRA Chemical Code: none

Alternate Chemical Names