NAME: Ethyl Amyl Ketone
SYNONYM(s):
5-Methyl-3-Heptanone; Amyl ethyl ketone
(Incorrectly named in 1910.1000 as Ethyl sec-Amyl Ketone)
IMIS: 1075
CAS: 541-85-5
NIOSH: RTECS MJ7350000; 39209
DOT: UN2271 Flammable Liquid
DESCRIPTION:
Colorless liquid with a mild, fruity odor.
MW:
128
BP:
318 F
VP:
2 mm
MP:
-70 F
INCOM:
Oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
25 ppm, 130 mg/m3
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL:
25 ppm, 130 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH TLV:
25 ppm, 131 mg/m3 TWA
NIOSH REL: 25 ppm TWA
Health Factors
SYMPTOM(s):
Eye, mucous membrane irritation; headaches; narcosis, coma; dermati
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Moderate (HE15)
ORGAN:
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, CNS
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA:
Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT:
(99:1) Carbon Disulfide/Methanol
ALT SOLVENT:
(99:1) Carbon Disulfide/Dimethylformamide
MAX V:
25 Liters MAX F:
0.2 L/min
ANL 1:
Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF:
1 (NIOSH 1301)
SAE:
0.17
CLASS:
Fully Validated
SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):
DEVICE: Instrumentation
COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B
RANGE: 1.0 ppm @ 9.0 um
CLASS: Mfg
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