Mesityl oxide
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CAS
141-79-7
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(CH3)2C=CHCOCH3
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RTECS
SB4200000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Isobutenyl methyl ketone, Isopropylideneacetone, Methyl isobutenyl ketone, 4-Methyl-3-penten-2-one
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DOT ID & Guide
1229 / 129
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 ppm (40 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 25 ppm (100 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1400 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 141797
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.02 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Oily, colorless to light-yellow liquid with a peppermint- or honey-like odor.
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MW: 98.2
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BP: 266°F
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FRZ: -52°F
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Sol: 3%
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VP: 9 mmHg
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IP: 9.08 eV
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Sp.Gr(59°F): 0.86
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Fl.P: 87°F
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UEL: 7.2%
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LEL: 1.4%
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Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, acids
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1301, 2553; 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
Provide: Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 1400 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
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, mucous membrane; narcosis, coma; in animals: liver, kidney damage; central nervous system effects
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0814 |
