N-NITROSOMETHYL-N-BUTYLAMINE

Chemical Identification

CAS # 7068-83-9
Formula

C₅H₁₂N₂O

Synonyms

NMBA; MBNA; butylamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; butanamine, N-methyl-N-nitroso-; methylbutylnitrosamine; methyl-n-butylnitrosamine; N-methyl-N-nitrosobutylamine; N-nitroso-n-butylmethylamine; nitrosomethyl-n-butylamine

Physical Properties

Physical description
Boiling point 193.6°C Molecular weight 116.16
Freezing point/melting point Vapor pressure 0.6 mmHg
Flash point 32.6°C Vapor density 1
Specific gravity Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 4 NFPA fire rating 0
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.) N708
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media ThermoSorb/N air sampler [No longer available]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

75 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2-2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-TEA
Method reference OSHA 38 (fully validated)
Notes
 

This media is no longer available. OSHA staff please contact the SLTC prior to sampling at (801) 233-5100.

Special requirements
 

Store samples in freezer.

* 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 REL-TWA TLV-TWA PEL-TWA
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

NA

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

Not established

Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/22/2024