n-Butyl lactate
Agent Name
n-Butyl lactate
CAS Number
138-22-7
Formula
C7-H14-O3
Major Category
Solvents
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
Category
Esters (<C12)
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.4 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) > 5000 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 160 deg F; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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