propyl acetate

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CHARACTER

n-propyl acetate, chemical formula for C5H10O2, is a colorless transparent liquid, with fruit flavor, slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. n-Propyl acetate is an important organic solvent and fragrance ingredient, which is widely used in coatings, paints, inks, adhesives and food industries. In coatings and paints, n-propyl acetate is used as a solvent and thinner to improve the fluidity and uniformity of the product; in ink manufacturing, it is used as a solvent to improve the printing performance of the ink; in addition, n-propyl acetate is also used to make Adhesives enhance the adhesion of products; in the food industry, it is used as a spice ingredient to give food a unique aroma and taste. As a multifunctional organic compound, n-propyl acetate has a wide range of applications in many industrial fields.

APPLICATIONS

(1) n-Propyl acetate is often used as a solvent in industry, especially suitable for coatings, inks, varnishes, adhesives and other products. Its good solubility and volatility help these products form a uniform mixture and a good coating effect, ensuring the uniformity and gloss of the coating.

(2) In the field of spices and food additives, n-propyl acetate is often used as a perfuming agent because of its sweet fruit flavor, which can enhance the aroma of perfumes, cosmetics and other products. At the same time, in the food industry, it is also used as a food additive to increase the flavor of beverages, candy and other foods.

(3) n-Propyl acetate can also be used as an intermediate in organic synthesis for the production of other chemicals, such as active ingredients in pharmaceuticals and pesticides. This shows its important position and role in chemical synthesis.

(4) In addition, n-propyl acetate is also used in the PTA industry, coatings for automobiles and plastic products, and solvents for cosmetics and personal care products. These applications further broaden the market space and application prospects of n-propyl acetate.

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ABILITIES

1. Packing: barreled, scattered water
2. Logistics: car transportation, shipping
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HONORARY

Chinese name	propyl acetate
English Name	n-Propyl acetate
Alias	Propyl acetate Propyl acetate Propyl acetate n-propyl acetate n-propyl acetate n-propyl acetate Propyl acetate solution Standard substance n-propyl acetate, propyl acetate
English alias	NPAC octanpropylu PROPYL ACETATE Propyl Acetate 1-propylacetate N-PROPYL ACETATE N-BUTYLE BROMURE PROPYL ETHANOATE n-Propyl acetate 1-Propyl acetate 1-Acetoxypropane octanpropylu(polish) Acetic acid n-propyl ester
CAS	109-60-4
EINECS	203-686-1
Chemical formula	C5H10O2
molecular weight	102.13
InChI	InChI=1/C5H10O2/c1-3-4-7-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3
Density	0.888 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Melting Point	-95°C (lit.)
Boiling Point	102°C (lit.)
Flash Point	55 °F
water soluble	2g/100 mL (20°C)
Vapor pressure	25mm Hg ( 20 °C)
steam density	3.5 (vs air)
JECFA Number	126
Solubility	Water: Soluble
refractive index	n20/D 1.384(lit.)
Storage conditions	Store below +30°C.
Stability	Stable. Highly flammable. May react violently with oxidizing agents. May form explosive mixtures with air. Incompatible with strong oxidants, acids and alkalis.
Appearance	Solid
Specific Gravity	0.889 (20/4 ℃)
Color	APHA: ≤15
Smell	Mild fruity.
Merck	14,7841
BRN	1740764
Explosion limit value	1.7 percent, 37 °F
Exposure Limits	TLV-TWA 200 ppm (~840 mg/m3) (ACGIH,MSHA, and OSHA); TLV-STEL 250 ppm(~1050 mg/m3) (ACGIH); IDLH 8000 ppm(NIOSH).
physicochemical properties	Colorless liquid with a soft fruity aroma. With alcohol, ether, ketone, hydrocarbon mutual solubility, slightly soluble in water.
Dangerous Goods Signs	F-Flammable Xi-Irritant
Risk Terms	R11-Highly flammable. R36-Irritating to eyes. R66-May cause chapped skin by prolonged exposure. R67-Vapor may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety terminology	S16-Keep away from ignition sources. S26-After contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S29-Never pour into the drain. S33-Take action to prevent static electricity.
Dangerous Goods Transport No.	UN 1276 3/PG 2
WGK Germany	1
RTECS	AJ3675000
TSCA	Yes
Customs Number	2915 39 00
Hazard Note	Irritant/Highly Flammable
Hazard Class	3
Packing Group	II
Upstream raw materials	Sodium chloride Sodium bicarbonate Acetic anhydride
Downstream Products	polyvinyl alcohol

Propyl acetate (also known as ethyl propionate) is an organic compound. the following is about the properties of propyl acetate, use, preparation and safety information of the introduction:

properties:
acetate -appearance: propyl acetate is a colorless liquid, with similar fruit flavor smell.
-Solubility: Propyl acetate is soluble in alcohols, ethers and aliphatic solvents, and practically insoluble in water.

use:
acetate -industrial use: propyl acetate can be used as a solvent, commonly used in coatings, varnishes, adhesives, glass fiber, resin and plastic manufacturing process.

Preparation Method: Propyl acetate
is usually prepared by reacting ethanol and propionate with an acid catalyst. During the reaction, ethanol and propionate ester are esterified in the presence of an acid catalyst to produce propyl acetate.

safety information:
acetate -propyl acetate is a flammable liquid and should be kept away from open flames and high temperature sources. -Avoid inhaling propyl acetate gases or vapors as they may cause respiratory and eye irritation.
-When handling propyl acetate, wear appropriate protective gloves, glasses and protective clothing.
Propyl
acetate is toxic and should not be in direct contact with skin and ingestion.

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Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Propyl acetate

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

Product name: Propyl acetate
CBnumber: CB9148631
CAS: 109-60-4
EINECS Number: 203-686-1
Synonyms: Propyl Acetate,N-Propyl Acetate

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
Uses advised against: none

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Symbol(GHS)

Signal wordDanger

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P405 Store locked up.

Hazard statements

H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H319 Causes serious eye irritation

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

Product name: Propyl acetate
Synonyms: Propyl Acetate,N-Propyl Acetate
CAS: 109-60-4
EC number: 203-686-1
MF: C5H10O2
MW: 102.13

SECTION 4: First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Dry powder Dry sand

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Do NOT use water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.

For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13).

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Advice on safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

For precautions see section 2.2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are

opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place.

Storage class

Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

control parameter

Hazard composition and occupational exposure limits

Does not contain substances with occupational exposure limits.

Exposure controls

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact

with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber

Minimum layer thickness: 0,3 mm Break through time: 110 min

Material tested:Butoject? (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)

data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374

If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Body Protection

Impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full- face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Exposure limits

TLV-TWA 200 ppm (～840 mg/m³) (ACGIH, MSHA, and OSHA); TLV-STEL 250 ppm (～1050 mg/m³) (ACGIH); IDLH 8000 ppm (NIOSH).

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

Appearancecolorless clear, liquid
OdourNo data available
Odour Threshold0.24ppm
pHNo data available
Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: -95 °C - lit.
Initial boiling point and boiling range102 °C - lit.
Flash point14 °C - closed cup
Evaporation rateNo data available
Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsUpper explosion limit: 8 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 1,7 %(V)
Vapour pressure33 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density3,53 - (Air = 1.0)
Relative density0.889 (20/4℃)
Water solubilitysoluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterlog Pow: 1,23
Autoignition temperatureNo data available
Decomposition temperatureNo data available
ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Explosive propertiesNo data available
Oxidizing propertiesNo data available
Henry's Law Constant5.54 at 37 °C (static headspace-GC, van Ruth et al., 2001)

Other safety information

Surface tension 24,3 mN/m at 20 °C

Relative vapor density

3,53 - (Air = 1.0)

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

Conditions to avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - Rat - male - 8.700 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 32 mg/l Remarks: (ECHA)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - male - > 17.800 mg/kg Symptoms: Erythema, Necrosis

Skin corrosion/irritation

Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation Remarks: (ECHA)

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Moderate eye irritation

Respiratory or skin sensitization

No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available

Carcinogenicity

No data available

Reproductive toxicity

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

No data available

Toxicity

LD50 in rats, mice (mg/kg): 9370, 8300 orally (Jenner)

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity

Toxicity to fish

flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 60 mg/l - 96 h

Remarks: (ECHA)

Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates

static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 91,5 mg/l - 48 h (OECD Test Guideline 202)

Toxicity to algae

static test ErC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae) - 672 mg/l - 72 h

(OECD Test Guideline 201)

Persistence and degradability

Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 5 d

Result: 62 % - Readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301D)

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

Other adverse effects

Harmful to aquatic life.

Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008/98/EC as well as other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.

Incompatibilities

Contact with nitrates, strong oxidizers; strong alkalis; strong acids; may pose risk of fire and explosions. Attacks plastic.

Waste Disposal

Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

UN number

ADR/RID: 1276 IMDG: 1276

UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: n-PROPYL ACETATE

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 3 IMDG: 3 IATA: 3

Packaging group

ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA: II

Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no

Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals

China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015:Listed. website: https://www.mem.gov.cn/

Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances

Vietnam National Chemical Inventory:Listed. website: https://chemicaldata.gov.vn/

European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):Listed. website: https://echa.europa.eu/

United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory:Listed. website: https://www.epa.gov/

EC Inventory:Listed.

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS):Listed. website: https://emb.gov.ph/

New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):Listed. website: https://www.epa.govt.nz/

Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC):Listed. website: https://www.mee.gov.cn/

Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL):Listed. website: http://ncis.nier.go.kr

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IATA: International Air Transportation Association
TWA: Time Weighted Average
STEL: Short term exposure limit
LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%

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Other Information

Do NOT take working clothes home.

Disclaimer:

The information in this MSDS is only applicable to the specified product, unless otherwise specified, it is not applicable to the mixture of this product and other substances. This MSDS only provides information on the safety of the product for those who have received the appropriate professional training for the user of the product. Users of this MSDS must make independent judgments on the applicability of this SDS. The authors of this MSDS will not be held responsible for any harm caused by the use of this MSDS.

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