N-AMYL ACETATE (PENTYL ACETATE)†
| CAS # | 628-63-7 |
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| Formula |
C₇H₁₄O₂ |
| Synonyms |
pentyl acetate; amyl acetic ester; amyl acetic ether; 1-pentanol acetate; pentyl ester of acetic acid; primary amyl acetate |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a persistent banana-like odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 295°F | Molecular weight | 130.2 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -95°F | Vapor pressure | 5.17 mmHg |
| Flash point | 91°F (n-), 106°F (all isomers), 69°F (iso-) | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.88 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.1% | 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 | |||
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0190 | ||
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| Sampling group | |||
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | ||
| Sampling time* | 240 min |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 24 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.1 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
| Method reference | OSHA PV2142 (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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
| Device | Detector tube | ||||
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| Model/Type | Gastec 147 | ||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
4 min per pump stroke, 2-200 ppm range, uncertainty 15% (10-50 ppm), 10% (50-200 ppm) |
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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 |
100 ppm (525 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
100 ppm (525 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (266 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL |
100 ppm (532 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: | Notes: |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1000 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - N-Amyl acetate NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Amyl acetate Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 03/29/2024