CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency responders

 

CHEMICAL:

Propyl Acetate

 

 

1276

109-60-4

129

 

 

 

1

3

0

Chemical Formula

UN #

C.A.S. #

ERG . #

Hazardous Substance

Extremely Hazardous Substance

RQ

Health

Fire

Reactivity

 

Characteristics

Exposure Limits

 

Common Uses

Appearance:

Clear liquid, fruity odor

LEL:

1.7%

 

Solvent manufacturing, commonly found in lacquer coatings.

 

 

 

Vapor Density

3.52

UEL:

8%

Specific Gravity:

0.84

IDLH:

1700 ppm

Flash Point:

55 F

STEL:

250 ppm

Auto Ignit.:

450 C

PEL:

200 ppm

Vapor Pressure:

25 mm Hg

 

 

pH:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)

 

Hazards

Respiratory: 

SCBA

 

 

Highly flammable vapors.

Eye/Face/Body: 

          Structural fire turnouts provide limited protection                

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Medical Actions

 

Incompatible

 

Move victim from area

Wash skin with mild soap/water, flush for 20 minutes

Effects may be delayed, seek medical attention

 

 

Nitrates, strong oxidizers, acids and alkalies.

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

Initial and Protective Action Distances

 

Hazardous polymerization can occur under fire conditions.

 

 

Small Spills <>

Eliminate ignition sources. Cover with alcohol-resistant foam.

 

 

Large Spills <>

Water spray may reduce vapor.  Use alcohol-resistant foam on fire/vapor.

 

 

 

Emergency Response Actions

Highly flammable, isolate ignition sources.  Move contaminated victims from area.

Use alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish fire or suppress vapors.