Butanamide, N-(2,4,-dimethylphenyl)-3-oxo
1-Acetoacetylamino-2,4-dimethylbenzene
N-Acetoacetyl-2,4-xilidide
C12H15NO2
Molecular mass: 205.3
ICSC # 1298
CAS # 97-36-9
RTECS # AK4585000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
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Explosion
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Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
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Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Ventilation (not if powder).
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
Physical Dangers:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating or
on burning,
producing
toxic fumes
including
nitrogen oxides.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildlyirritating to
the eyes
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point (decomposes): >155°C
Melting point: 88°C
Density: 1.2
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.25
(very poor)
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 1.33
Flash point: 171°C
Auto-ignition temperature: >400°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.5 (calculated)
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1298
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2',4' -DIMETHYLACETOACETANILIDE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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