iso-
AMYL
NITRITE
SYNONYMS:
n-
AMYL NITRITE; ISOPENTYL NITRITE;
3-METHYLBUTYL NITRITE; NITRAMYL; NITRITO de ISOAMILO (Spanish);
1-NITROPENTANE; NITROUS ACID, PENTYLESTER; PENTYL ALCOHOL, NITRITE;
PENTYLNITRITE
IDENTIFICATION:
CAS:
463-04-7
DOT ID:
UN1112
Hazard Class or Division:
3 (FLAMMABLE LIQUID)
ERG Guide:
129
Formula:
C5H11NO2
RTECS No.:
RA1140000
Properties:
Flammable
liquid. Colorless to light yellow. Pleasant fruity odor. Floats on water.
Poisonous gases are produced in fire. Poisonous gas is produced on contact with
water. Ingestion of nitrates has been implicated with cancer increase.
Uses:
Deodorizers
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
Respirator:
At
any concentrations above the NIOSHREL, or where there is no REL, at any
detectable concentration:
SCBAF:PD,PP
(any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is
operated in a pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode)
P
SAF:PD,PP:ASCBA (any suppliedair respirator that has a full
facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in
a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode).
Escape:
GMFOV (Any airpurifying, full-facepiece
respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor
canister)
P
SCBAE (any appropriate escape-type,
elfcontained breathing apparatus).
Reactivity:
Forms
explosive mixture with air. Decomposes in light, air, or water, forming toxic
oxides of nitrogen which are orange in color A strong oxidizer; reacts with
reducing agents, combustibles, organics, and other strong oxidizers. Corrodes
metal with moisture.
FIRE INFORMATION
Hazard Classifications:
Health Hazard (Blue)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Flammability (Red)
. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 3
Reactivity (Yellow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
Flash
Point: 0°F (-18°C)
Autoignition
Temperature: 410°F (210°C)
FIRST AID:
Move
victim to fresh air. Call emergency medical care. Apply artificial respiration
if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove
and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance,
immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash
skin with soap and water. Keep victim warm and quiet. Effects of exposure
(inhalation, ingestion or skin contact) to substance may be delayed. Ensure
that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take
precautions to protect themselves.