SEC-AMYL ACETATE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 626-38-0
Formula

C₇H₁₄O₂

Synonyms

1-methylbutyl acetate; 2-pentanol acetate; 2-pentyl ester of acetic acid

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless liquid with a mild odor.
Boiling point 271°F Molecular weight 130.2
Freezing point/melting point -95.44°F Vapor pressure 7 mmHg
Flash point 89°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.87 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 7.5%
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0191
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1450 (partially validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* 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.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits

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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

125 ppm (650 mg/m³)

REL-TWA

125 ppm (650 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

50 ppm (266 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

100 ppm (532 mg/m³)

PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Skin notation

N

Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

Notes: Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

Notes:

as Pentyl acetate

Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

1000 ppm

Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 03/29/2024