Butyl Acetate
CAS 123-86-4 · C6H12O2
Hazard classWarning — Flammable, Irritant / harmful
PictogramsFlammableIrritant / harmful
H-statements- H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Common uses (US EPA CDR)SolventDispersing agentIntermediateProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedSurface modifierSolubility enhancer
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 150 ppm (710 mg/m3) ST 200 ppm (950 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 150 ppm (710 mg/m3)
IDLH 1700 ppm [10%LEL]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsButyl acetate · 123-86-4 · N-BUTYL ACETATE · Acetic acid, butyl ester · Butyl ethanoate · 1-Butyl acetate · Acetic Acid Butyl Ester · n-Butyl ethanoate
Molecular weight116.16 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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