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Isopentyl formate

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[Flash Point]

22
[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Fire Fighting]

Small Fires: Water spray or fog is preferred; if water not available use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or regular foam. Large Fires: Flood fire area with water from a distance. Use water spray or fog; do not use straight streams.
[Upper exp. limit]

1.2
[Lower exp. limit]

8
[Fire Potential]

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
[Fire Potential]

May be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. May burn rapidly with flare-burning effect.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Ingestion]

Seek medical assistance.
[Inhalation]

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.
[Inhalation]

Causes irritation.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Skin]

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove material from skin immediately. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
[Skin]

May cause severe injury or burns.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Eyes]

See Skin.
[Storage]

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Store in a cool dry place.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Ingestion]

See Skin.
[Inhalation]

Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. May cause irritation or burns.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation. Multiple Routes: May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. Vapor or mist is irritating to the eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract.
[Eyes]

See Skin.
[Hazards]

Flammable liquid. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[Hazards]

May explode from heat, shock, friction or contamination. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.).
[EC Risk Phrase]

10 36/37
[EC Safety Phrase]

24
[UN (DOT)]

9187
[UN (DOT)]

1109
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
[Respirators]

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
[Exposure Effects]

Flammable. Irritant. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
[Poison Class]

4
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Solubility in water]

Slightly soluble
[Melting Point]

101
[Melting Point]

-93
[Boiling Point]

124
[Boiling Point]

323
[Vapor Pressure]

12 (25 C)
[Density]

0.859 g/mL (25 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

6.05
[Heat Of Vaporization]

36.4 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Artificial fruit syrups.
[Refractive Index]

1.3976
[Product Name]

Isoamyl formate
[Synonyms]

3-Methyl-1-butanol formate
3-Methylbutyl formate
Isoamyl formate
Isoamyl methanoate
Peroxide, 1-[3,5-bis(1-methylethyl)phenyl]-1-methylethyl 1,1-dimethylethyl-
[CAS]

"CASEN_110-45-2.htm">110-45-2
[CAS]

"CASEN_68527-47-9.htm">68527-47-9
[Formula]

C19H32O2
[Formula]

C6H12O2
[Molecular Weight]

116.16
[Molecular Weight]

292.45999999999998
[EINECS]

203-769-2
[RTECS]

NT0185000
[RTECS Class]

Primary Irritant
[Merck]

12,5133
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1739893
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

NA
[Beilstein Reference]

4-02-00-00030
[EC Index Number]

607-018-00-3
[Small spills/leaks]

Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Small spills/leaks]

ELIMINATE all ignition sources and combustible materials. Do not touch spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Keep substance wet using water spray. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Take up with inert, damp, noncombustible material using clean non-sparking tools and place into loosely covered plastic containers for later disposal. For large spills, contact specialist for clean-up or disposal instructions.
[Stability]

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
[Combustion Products]

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
[UN Number]

1109
[UN Number]

9187
[Hazard Class]

3
[Hazard Class]

5.2