Methyl isoamyl ketone
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CAS
110-12-3
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CH3COCH2CH2CH(CH3)2
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RTECS
MP3850000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Isoamyl methyl ketone, Isopentyl methyl ketone, 2-Methyl-5-hexanone, 5-Methyl-2-hexanone, MIAK
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DOT ID & Guide
2302 / 127
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (240 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 100 ppm (475 mg/m3)
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.67 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless, clear liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor.
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MW: 114.2
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BP: 291°F
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FRZ: -101°F
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Sol: 0.5%
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VP: 5 mmHg
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IP: 9.284 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.81
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Fl.P: 97°F
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UEL(200°F): 8.2%
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LEL(200°F): 1.0%
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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
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Measurement Methods
OSHA PV2042
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: Soap flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
Up to 500 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 1250 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 2500 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 supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is 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
Up to 5000 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; headache, narcosis, coma; dermatitis; in animals: liver, kidney damage
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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: 0815 |
