Agent Name
n-Butyl lactate
Synonyms
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid butyl ester; Butyl 2-hydroxypropanoate; Butyl alpha-hydroxypropionate; Butyl lactate; Butyl lactate (natural); Butylester kyseliny mlecne [Czech]; n-Butyl lactate; [ChemIDplus] UN1993
Description
Clear, colorless to white liquid with a mild, transient odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent for paints, dyes, polymers, etc.; [ACGIH]
Comments
Workers exposed to n-butyl lactate complained of headaches and drowsiness. [ACGIH] Liquid is irritating to the skin and eyes. [CAMEO]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5000 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 160 deg F; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: