Label abbreviations descriptions

BUTYLAMINE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 109-73-9
Formula

C₄H₁₁N
Synonyms

1-aminobutane; n-butylamine

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a fishy, ammonia-like odor.
Boiling point 172°F Molecular weight 73.2
Freezing point/melting point -58°F Vapor pressure 72 mmHg
Flash point 10°F Vapor density 2.52
Specific gravity 0.74 Ionization potential 8.71 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1.7% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 9.8%
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0470
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Silica gel tube (150/75 mg) [SKC 226-10]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

2-100 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.01-1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 2012 (fully validated)
Notes
Special requirements

* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA REL-TWA TLV-TWA PEL-TWA
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C

5 ppm (15 mg/m³)

 REL-C

5 ppm (15 mg/m³) [15 minutes]

 TLV-C PEL-C

5 ppm (15 mg/m³)
Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes: Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

300 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 04/05/2024