Methyl (n-amyl) ketone
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CAS
110-43-0
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CH3CO[CH2]4CH3
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RTECS
MJ5075000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Amyl methyl ketone, n-Amyl methyl ketone, 2-Heptanone
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DOT ID & Guide
1110 / 127
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (465 mg/m3)
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IDLH
800 ppm
See: 110430
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.67 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to white liquid with a banana-like, fruity odor.
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MW: 114.2
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BP: 305°F
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FRZ: -32°F
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Sol: 0.4%
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VP: 3 mmHg
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IP: 9.33 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.81
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Fl.P: 102°F
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UEL(250°F): 7.9%
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LEL(151°F): 1.1%
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Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers [Note: Will attack some forms of plastic.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1301, 2553
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 or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Fresh air
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 800 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with 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 = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus 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, mucous membrane; headache; narcosis, coma; dermatitis
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0920 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0145
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