N-butyl acetate

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation

Keep at rest. Aerate with fresh air. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice.

Skin

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical

advice.

Eyes

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses.

Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion

Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice.

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4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Main symptoms

cough, nausea, vomiting, headache, unconsciousness, shortness of breath, dizziness, narcosis.

Special hazard

Lung oedema, central nervous system effects, Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis.

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4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General advice

Remove contaminated, soaked clothing immediately and dispose of safely. First aider needs to protect himself.

Treat symptomatically.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide (CO2), water spray

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

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5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Under conditions giving incomplete combustion, hazardous gases produced may consist of:

carbon monoxide (CO)

carbon dioxide (CO2)

Combustion gases of organic materials must in principle be graded as inhalation poisons

Vapour is heavier than air and can travel considerable distance to a source of ignition and flashback

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air

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5.3. Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for firefighters

Fire fighter protection should include a self-contained breathing apparatus (NIOSH-approved or EN 133) and full

fire-fighting turn out gear

Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For non-emergency personnel: For personal protective equipment see section 8. Avoid contact with skin and

eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate

ventilation, especially in confined areas. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

For emergency responders: Personal protection see section 8.

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6.2. Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage. Do not discharge product into the aquatic environment without pretreatment

(biological treatment plant).

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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for containment

Stop the flow of material, if possible without risk. Dike spilled material, where this is possible.

Methods for cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. If liquid has been spilt in

large quantities clean up promptly by scoop or vacuum. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Take

necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic vapours).

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6.4. Reference to other sections

For personal protective equipment see section 8.

Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Further info may be available in the appropriate Exposure scenarios in the annex to this SDS.

Advice on safe handling

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Hygiene measures

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before

breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Advice on the protection of the environment

See Section 8: Environmental exposure controls.

Incompatible products

strong acids and strong bases

strong oxidizing agents

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7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge

(which might cause ignition of organic vapours). In case of fire, emergency cooling with water spray should be

available. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Vapour is heavier than air and can travel

considerable distance to a source of ignition and flashback. Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Technical measures/Storage conditions

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Handle and open container with care.

Suitable material

stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium

Unsuitable material

copper, Attacks some forms of plastic and rubber

Temperature class

T2

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 1123

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Butyl acetates

Language:

English

Labels:

3

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN 1123

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Butyl acetates

Language:

English

Labels:

3

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN1123

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Butyl acetates

Labels:

3

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

UN 1123

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Butyl acetates

Labels:

3

Remarks

Additional transport information

Additional information

Special provisions / remarks / other:

IBC-Code

Product name Butyl acetate
Ship type 3
Pollution category Y

Exposure controls / personal protection

Special adaptations (REACH)

Not applicable.

Appropriate Engineering controls

General or dilution ventilation is frequently insufficient as the sole means of controlling employee exposure. Local

ventilation is usually preferred. Explosion-proof equipment (for example fans, switches, and grounded ducts)

should be used in mechanical ventilation systems.

Personal protective equipment  

General industrial hygiene practice

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Ensure that eyewash stations

and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Hygiene measures

When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before

breaks and immediately after handling the product.

Eye protection

Tightly fitting safety goggles. In addition to goggles, wear a face shield if there is a reasonable chance for splash to the face.

Equipment should conform to EN 166

Hand protection

Wear protective gloves. Recommendations are listed below. Other protective material may be used, depending on

the situation, if adequate degradation and permeation data is available. If other chemicals are used in conjunction

with this chemical, material selection should be based on protection for all chemicals present.

Suitable material

butyl-rubber

Evaluation

according to EN 374: level 3

Glove thickness

approx 0,3 mm

Break through time

approx 60 min

Suitable material

polyvinylchloride / nitrile rubber

Evaluation

according to EN 374: level 2

Glove thickness

approx 0,9 mm

Break through time

approx 30 min

Skin and body protection

Impervious clothing. Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

Respiratory protection

Respirator with A filter. Full mask with above mentioned filter according to producers using requirements or

self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should conform to EN 136 or EN 140 and EN 143.

Environmental exposure controls

If possible use in closed systems. If leakage can not be prevented, the substance needs to be suck off at the

emersion point, if possible without danger. Observe the exposure limits, clean exhaust air if needed. If recycling is

not practicable, dispose of in compliance with local regulations. Inform the responsible authorities in case of

leakage into the atmosphere, or of entry into waterways, soil or drains.

Additional advice

Further details on substance data can be found in the registration dossier under the following link:

http://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/registered-substances. For specific exposure controls see the

annex to this safety data sheet.

Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

The reactivity of the product corresponds to the typical reactivity shown by the substance group as described in

any text book on organic chemistry.

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

10.4. Conditions to avoid

Avoid contact with heat, sparks, open flame and static discharge. Avoid any source of ignition.

10.5. Incompatible materials

strong acids and strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.

10.6. Hazardous decomposition products

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed

Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product Information

Disposal required in compliance with all waste management related state and local regulations. The choice of the

appropriate method of disposal depends on the product composition by the time of disposal as well as the local

statutes and possibilities for disposal.

Hazardous waste according to European Waste Catalogue (EWC)

Uncleaned empty packaging

Contaminated packaging should be emptied as far as possible and after appropriate cleansing may be taken for

reuse.