CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency
responders
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CHEMICAL: |
Propyl Acetate |
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1276 |
109-60-4 |
129 |
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3 |
0 |
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Chemical Formula |
UN # |
C.A.S. # |
ERG . # |
Hazardous Substance |
Extremely Hazardous
Substance |
RQ |
Health |
Fire |
Reactivity |
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Characteristics |
Exposure Limits |
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Common Uses
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Appearance: |
Clear liquid, fruity odor |
LEL: |
1.7% |
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Solvent manufacturing, commonly found in lacquer
coatings. |
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Vapor
Density |
3.52 |
UEL: |
8% |
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Specific Gravity: |
0.84 |
IDLH: |
1700
ppm |
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Flash Point: |
55 F |
STEL: |
250
ppm |
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Auto Ignit.: |
450 C |
PEL: |
200
ppm |
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Vapor Pressure: |
25 mm Hg |
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pH: |
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Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)
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Hazards |
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Respiratory: SCBA |
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Highly flammable vapors. |
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Eye/Face/Body: Structural fire turnouts provide
limited protection |
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Emergency Medical Actions
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Incompatible |
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Move victim from area Wash skin with mild soap/water, flush for 20
minutes Effects may be delayed, seek medical attention |
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Nitrates, strong oxidizers, acids and alkalies. |
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Notes
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Initial and Protective Action Distances |
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Hazardous polymerization can occur under fire
conditions. |
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Small Spills
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Eliminate ignition sources. Cover with
alcohol-resistant foam. |
Large Spills
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Water spray may reduce vapor. Use alcohol-resistant foam on fire/vapor. |
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Emergency Response Actions
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Highly flammable, isolate ignition sources. Move contaminated victims from area. Use alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish fire or
suppress vapors. |
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