Isopropyl acetate
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CAS
108-21-4
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CH3COOCH(CH3)2
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RTECS
AI4930000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Isopropyl ester of acetic acid, 1-Methylethyl ester of acetic acid, 2-Propyl acetate
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DOT ID & Guide
1220 / 129
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: See Appendix D
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 250 ppm (950 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1800 ppm
See: 108214
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.18 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a fruity odor.
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MW: 102.2
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BP: 194°F
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FRZ: -92°F
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Sol: 3%
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VP: 42 mmHg
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IP: 9.95 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.87
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Fl.P: 36°F
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UEL: 8%
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LEL(100°F): 1.8%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Nitrates; strong oxidizers, alkalis & acids
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1454, 1460; OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
OSHA
Up to 1800 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, nose; dermatitis; in animals: narcosis
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0907 |
