Isoamyl Acetate SDS (Safety Data Sheet)

SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Isoamyl Acetate

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10542

Signal Word
WARNING

Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Flammable liquid and vapor (H226). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Isoamyl acetate Synonyms: Pear oil; Banana oil; Isopentyl acetate; 3-methyl-1-butyl acetate	123-92-2	C₇H₁₄O₂	130.19

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing.
If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class 1C flammable liquid.
Flash point: 25 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 1.0% Upper: 7.5% Autoignition Temperature: 360 °C
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).

NFPA Code

H-1
F-3
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand or other inert absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic Miscellaneous. Store together with the Organic Smell Identification Kit.
Keep container tightly closed (P233). Keep cool (P235). Use explosion-proof electrical and ventilating equipment (P241). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Exposure guidelines: PEL 100 ppm (OSHA); TLV 50 ppm, STEL 100 ppm (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Clear colorless liquid. Odor of pear.
Soluble: Ethyl alcohol. Insoluble in water.

Boiling point: 142 °C
Density: 0.786
Evaporation rate: 0.42
Melting point: -78.5 °C
Vapor density: 4.5

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Keep away from heat and open flame. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases, reducing agents.
Hazardous decomposition products (by fire): Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Shelf life: Excellent, if stored safely.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Eye irritation, dermatitis, respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic effects: N.A.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 16,600 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: 7422 mg/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

May be toxic to aquatic life.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #18a is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Amyl acetates. Hazard class: 3. UN number: 1104.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA listed.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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Isoamyl Acetate Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Isoamyl Acetate