Amyl Acetate, ACS Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Amyl Acetate, ACS Grade

Other Names

Not available.

Product Number(s)

10800, 10810, EMS10800, EMS10810

CAS Number

628-63-7

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

No information provided.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
• Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Body protection

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid.

Odour

Fruit-like

pH

Not determined.

Vapour Pressure

5.3hPa

Density

0.8752g/cm³

Boiling Point

149.25°C

Melting Point

-70.8°C

Solubility

1.8g/l

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

16°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 1.1 Vol%
• Upper: 7.5 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

360°C

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

Oral LD50 6500mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Not available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

• Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1104

Proper shipping name

1104 AMYL ACETATES

Transport hazard class

Class 3 Flammable liquids.

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 30
• EMS Number: F-E
• Stowage Category: A

Additional information

• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
• Transport category: 3
• Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

29 November 2024

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.