Product Name n-Propyl acetateÂ
Cat No. : AC158290000; AC158290010; AC158290025; AC158290100; AC158291000; AC158295000Â
- Hazard(s) identification
CAS No 109-60-4Â
Synonyms 1-Propyl Acetate.; Acetic Acid N-Propyl EsterÂ
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.Â
Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.Â
Classification Â
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)Â
Flammable liquids Category 2
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs – Central nervous system (CNS). |
Label Elements Â
Signal WordÂ
DangerÂ
n Propyl Acetate – Hazard StatementsÂ
Highly flammable liquid and vaporÂ
Causes serious eye irritationÂ
May cause drowsiness or dizzinessÂ
Precautionary StatementsÂ
PreventionÂ
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handlingÂ
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/sprayÂ
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated areaÂ
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smokingÂ
Keep container tightly closedÂ
Ground/bond container and receiving equipmentÂ
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipmentÂ
Use only non-sparking toolsÂ
Take precautionary measures against static dischargeÂ
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protectionÂ
Keep coolÂ
- Composition/Information on Ingredients
InhalationÂ
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwellÂ
SkinÂ
- n Propyl Acetate – First-aid measures
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower EyesÂ
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsingIf eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attentionÂ
FireÂ
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinctionÂ
StorageÂ
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closedÂ
Store locked upÂ
DisposalÂ
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plantÂ
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Â
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or crackingÂ
Component | CAS No | Weight % |
n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | >95 |
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Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Getmedical attention.Â
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.Â
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention if symptomsoccur.Â
- Fire-fighting measures
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention. Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like
Most important symptoms andÂ
effectsÂ
headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomitingÂ
Notes to Physician Treat symptomaticallyÂ
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist maybe used to cool closed containers.Â
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information availableÂ
Flash Point 10 °C / 50 °FÂ
Method – No information availableÂ
Autoignition Temperature 450 °C / 842 °FÂ
NFPA 6. Accidental release measures
Explosion LimitsÂ
Upper 8.0 vol %Â
Lower 1.8 vol %Â
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information availableÂ
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information availableÂ
Specific Hazards Arising from the ChemicalÂ
Flammable. Risk of ignition. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and Handling and storage
empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.Â
Hazardous Combustion ProductsÂ
Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO2).Â
Protective Equipment and Precautions for FirefightersÂ
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.Â
n Propyl Acetate – HealthÂ
FlammabilityÂ
InstabilityÂ
Physical hazards
2Â
3Â
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N/A
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Remove all sources of ignition. Takeprecautionary measures against static discharges. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.Â
Environmental Precautions Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Remove all sources of ignition. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable,Â
Methods for Containment and CleanÂ
UpÂ
closed containers for disposal. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment.Â
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n Propyl Acetate – Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Usespark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Keep away from open flames, hotÂ
surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.Â
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.Â
Storage. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away fromheat, sparks and flame. Flammables area. Incompatible Materials. Acids. Bases. Strong
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- Exposure controls / personal protection
oxidizing agents.Â
Exposure Guidelines Â
Component | ACGIH TLV | OSHA PEL | NIOSH IDLH | Mexico OEL (TWA) |
n-Propyl acetate | TWA: 100 ppm
STEL: 150 ppm |
(Vacated) TWA: 200 ppm(Vacated) TWA: 840 mg/m3Â
(Vacated) STEL: 250 ppm(Vacated) STEL: 1050 mg/m3 TWA: 200 ppm TWA: 840 mg/m3 |
IDLH: 1700 ppm
TWA: 200 ppm TWA: 840 mg/m3 STEL: 250 ppm  STEL: 1050 mg/m3    |
TWA: 200 ppm
STEL: 250 ppm      |
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LegendÂ
ACGIH – American Conference of Governmental Industrial HygienistsÂ
- Physical and chemical properties
OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health AdministrationÂ
NIOSH IDLH: NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthÂ
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers
are close to the workstation location.Â
Personal Protective Equipment Â
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described byOSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.Â
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.Â
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European StandardEN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator ifÂ
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.Â
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.Â
Physical State LiquidÂ
Appearance ColorlessÂ
Odor sweetÂ
Odor Threshold No information available pH No information available Melting Point/Range -95 °C / -139 °F Boiling Point/Range 102 °C / 215.6 °F @ 760 mmHg Flash Point 10 °C / 50 °F Evaporation Rate No information available Flammability (solid,gas) No information available Flammability or explosive limitsÂ
Upper 8.0 vol % Lower 1.8 vol % Vapor Pressure 33 mbar @ 20 °C Vapor Density 3.5 (Air = 1.0)Â
Specific Gravity 0.880Â
Solubility No information available Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available Autoignition Temperature 450 °C / 842 °F Decomposition Temperature No information availableÂ
- Stability and reactivity
 Toxicological information
Viscosity 0.58 mPa s at 20 °C Molecular Formula C5 H10 O2Â
Molecular Weight 102.13Â
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n Propyl Acetate – Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available Stability Stable under normal conditions.Â
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Incompatible products.Excess heat.Â
Incompatible Materials Acids, Bases, Strong oxidizing agentsÂ
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)Â
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.Â
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.Â
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Acute Toxicity Â
Product InformationÂ
Component InformationÂ
Component | LD50 Oral | LD50 Dermal | LC50 Inhalation |
n-Propyl acetate | LD50 = 8700 mg/kg ( Rat ) | LD50 > 17756 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) | LC50 = 32 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h |
No information availableÂ
n Propyl Acetate – Toxicologically SynergisticÂ
ProductsÂ
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure  Irritation Irritating to eyesÂ
Sensitization No information availableÂ
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component | CAS No | IARC | NTP | ACGIH | OSHA | Mexico |
n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Mutagenic Effects No information availableÂ
Reproductive Effects No information available.Â
Developmental Effects No information available.Â
Teratogenicity No information available.Â
STOT – single exposure Central nervous system (CNS)Â
STOT – repeated exposure None knownÂ
Aspiration hazard No information availableÂ
Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness,Â
Symptoms / effects,both acute andÂ
delayedÂ
tiredness, nausea and vomitingÂ
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information availableÂ
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
- Disposal considerations
complete information.Â
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Ecotoxicity Â
- n Propyl Acetate – Transport information
This product contains the following substance(s) which are hazardous for the environment.Â
Component | Freshwater Algae | Freshwater Fish | Microtox | Water Flea |
n-Propyl acetate | Not listed | LC50: 56 – 64 mg/L, 96h
static (Pimephales promelas) LC50: 56 – 64 mg/L, 96hflow-through (Pimephalespromelas) |
Not listed
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Not listed |
Persistence and Degradability No information availableÂ
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.Â
Mobility No information available.Â
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Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as ahazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.Â
Packing Group II5. Regulatory information
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DOT Â
UN-No UN1276Â
Proper Shipping Name N-PROPYL ACETATEÂ
Hazard Class 3Â
Packing Group IIÂ
TDG Â
UN-No UN1276Â
Proper Shipping Name N-PROPYL ACETATEÂ
Hazard Class 3Â
Packing Group IIÂ
IATA Â
UN-No UN1276Â
Proper Shipping Name n-PROPYL ACETATEÂ
Hazard Class 3Â
Packing Group IIÂ
IMDG/IMO Â
UN-No UN1276Â
Proper Shipping Name PROPYL ACETATEÂ
Hazard Class 3Â
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United States of America Inventory Â
Component | CAS No | TSCA | TSCA Inventory notification –
Active-Inactive |
TSCA – EPA RegulatoryFlags
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n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | X | ACTIVE | – |
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TSCA US EPA (TSCA) – Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)Â
X – ListedÂ
‘-‘ – Not ListedÂ
TSCA 12(b) – Notices of Export Not applicableÂ
International Inventories Â
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea(KECL).Â
Component | CAS No | DSL | NDSL | EINECS | PICCS | ENCS | ISHL | AICS | IECSCKECL | |
n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | X | – 203-686-1 | X | X | X | X | XKE-29778 |
KECL – NIER number or KE number (http://ncis.nier.go.kr/en/main.do)Â
U.S. Federal Regulations Â
SARA 313 Not applicableÂ
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more informationÂ
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicableÂ
Clean Air Act Not applicableÂ
Not applicableÂ
OSHA – Occupational Safety andÂ
Health AdministrationÂ
CERCLA Not applicableÂ
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.Â
U.S. State Right-to-KnowÂ
RegulationsÂ
Component | Massachusetts | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Illinois | Rhode Island |
n-Propyl acetate | X | X | X | – | X |
U.S. Department of TransportationÂ
Reportable Quantity (RQ): NÂ
DOT Marine Pollutant NÂ
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant NÂ
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.Â
U.S. Department of HomelandÂ
SecurityÂ
Other International Regulations Â
Mexico – Grade No information availableÂ
Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACHÂ
Component | REACH (1907/2006) – Annex XIV -Substances Subject to
Authorization |
REACH (1907/2006) – Annex XVII -Restrictions on Certain DangerousÂ
Substances  |
REACH Regulation (EC
1907/2006) article 59 – Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) |
n-Propyl acetate | –Â | Use restricted. See item 75.
(see link for restriction details) |
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https://echa.europa.eu/substances-restricted-under-reachÂ
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixtureÂ
Component | CAS No | OECD HPV | Persistent Organic | Ozone Depletion | Restriction of |
- Other information
Pollutant | Potential | Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) |
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n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | Listed | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Component | CAS No | Seveso III Directive
(2012/18/EC) – Qualifying Quantitiesfor Major AccidentNotification |
Seveso III Directive(2012/18/EC) –
 Qualifying Quantitiesfor Safety Report Requirements  |
Rotterdam
 Convention (PIC)   |
Basel Convention(Hazardous Waste)Â |
n-Propyl acetate | 109-60-4 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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DisclaimerÂ
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the textÂ
Disclaimer
The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product