Acetic acid, isobutyl ester
RTECS #
AI4025000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
116.18
Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Synonyms
2-Methyl-1-propyl acetate
2-Methylpropyl acetate
Acetate d'isobutyle (French)
Acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
beta-Methylpropyl ethanoate
Isobutyl acetate
Isobutyl acetate (ACGIH:OSHA)
Isobutylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
2-Methylpropyl acetate
Acetate d'isobutyle (French)
Acetic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester
beta-Methylpropyl ethanoate
Isobutyl acetate
Isobutyl acetate (ACGIH:OSHA)
Isobutylester kyseliny octove (Czech)
Skin and Eye Irritation and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
---|---|---|---|
eye /rabbit | 500 mg/24H | moderate | FCTXAV 16,795,1978 |
skin /rabbit | 500 mg open irritation test | mild | UCDS** 11/3/1971 |
skin /rabbit | 500 mg/24H | moderate | FCTXAV 16,795,1978 |
Acute Toxicity Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
---|---|---|---|
inhalation/rat | Lowest published lethal concentration: 8000 ppm/4H | AIHAAP 23,95,1962 | |
oral/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 4763 mg/kg | IMSUAI 41,31,1972 | |
oral/rat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 13400 mg/kg | NPIRI* 1,8,1974 | |
skin/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): >17400 mg/kg | NPIRI* 1,8,1974 |
Reviews
Organization | Standard | Reference |
---|---|---|
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 150 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | HUTOX* -,649,1996 |
Standards and Regulations
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3) | DTLVS* 3,139,1971 |
Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 150 ppm (713 mg/m3), JUL2008 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 150 ppm (723 mg/m3), MAR2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 150 ppm (710 mg/m3), MAY2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-FINLAND | time-weighted average 150 ppm (720 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 200 ppm (960 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 150 ppm (710 mg/m3), VLE 200 ppm (940 mg/m3), FEB2006 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-GERMANY | MAK 100 ppm (480 mg/m3), 2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3), NOV2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3), short term exposure limit 187 ppm (875 mg/m3), 2006 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 187 ppm (875 mg/m3), 2004 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 150 ppm (713 mg/m3), JAN2002 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 150 ppm (713 mg/m3), JUL2005 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWEDEN | time-weighted average 100 ppm (500 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 150 ppm (700 mg/m3), JUN2005 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 100 ppm (480 mg/m3), KZG-week 200 ppm (960 mg/m3), JAN2011 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 700 mg/m3, 2003 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3), JAN1993 | |
Occupational Exposure Limit-UNITED KINGDOM | time-weighted average 150 ppm (724 mg/m3);short term exposure limit 187 ppm (903 mg/m3), OCT2007 | |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 150 ppm (700 mg/m3) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO ISOBUTYL ACETATE-air | 10H time-weighted average 150 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 40410; Number of Industries 113; Total Number of Facilities 11899; Number of Occupations 78; Total Number of Employees Exposed 160286; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 41243 | |
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 40410; Number of Industries 150; Total Number of Facilities 16707; Number of Occupations 81; Total Number of Employees Exposed 85472 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health