ETHYL BUTYL KETONE (3-HEPTANONE)†
| CAS # | 106-35-4 |
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| Formula |
CH₃CH₂CO[CH₂]₃CH₃ |
| Synonyms |
butyl ethyl ketone; 3-heptanone |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a fruity odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 298°F | Molecular weight | 114.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -38°F | Vapor pressure | 4 mmHg |
| Flash point | 115°F (open cup) | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.82 | Ionization potential | 9.02 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1100 | ||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | ||
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 1-25 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.01-0.2 L/min |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
| Method reference | NIOSH 1301 (partially validated) | ||
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (230 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
50 ppm (230 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
50 ppm [1995] |
PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (230 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
75 ppm [1995] |
PEL-STEL |
75 ppm (345 mg/m³) |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1000 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Ethyl butyl ketone NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethyl butyl ketone Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/28/2020