Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- Base Chemicals Functions
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 71-36-3
- EC No.
- 200-751-6
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Applicable Processes
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Solvent in lacquers and lacquer thinners
- Solvent in etch primers
- Solvent in liquid printing inks
- Solvent in foundry dressings
- Solvent in stain removers
- Raw material for the manufacture of xanthates
- Raw material for the manufacture of acetates
- Raw material for the manufacture of butylated resins
- Raw material for manufacture of glycol ethers
Other common Known uses of this substance are in the following Products lubricants and greases, coating products, anti-freeze products, adhesives and sealants, polishes and waxes, washing and cleaning products, finger paints, inks and toners and leather treatment products.
n-Butanol may also be used in laboratory chemicals, metal working fluids,
n-Butanol is also widely used in the following areas: building & construction work, scientific research and development, printing and recorded media reproduction and health services. plastic products, mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement), furniture and chemicals.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Alcohol-like
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color (Apha, Hazen) | max. 5 | Pt-Co | ASTM D1209, ASTM D5386 |
| n-Butanol Content | min. 99.85 | mass % | GC |
| Iso-Butanol Content | max. 0.1 | mass % | GC |
| Aldehydes (as Butyraldehyde) | max. 0.05 | mass % | GC |
| Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Initial Boiling Point | 116.0 | °C | ASTM D1078 |
| Distillation at 101.3 Kpa: Dry Point | 118.0 | °C | ASTM D1078 |
| Residue on Evaporation | 1.0 | mg/100ml | ASTM D1353 |
| Non-Volatile Residue | 10.0 | mg/100ml | ASTM D1353 |
| Purity (Wet Basis) | 99.8 | wt% | GC |
| Gas Chromatography Analysis (<C4 Alcohol) | 0.1 | wt% | GC |
| Gas Chromatography Analysis (>C4 Alcohol) | 0.2 | wt% | GC |
| Water Content | max. 0.05 | % mass | RCM 3804 |
| Acidity (as Acetic Acid) | max. 0.005 | mass % | ASTM D1613 |
| Density at 20°C | 0.809-0.811 | g/ml | ASTM D4052 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Food Contact Status
Sasol Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is listed under following regulations and sections
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 73 Listing of color additives exempt from certification
- § 73.1 Diluents in color additive mixtures for food use exempt from certification
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 172 Food additives permitted for direct addition to food for human consumption
- § 172.515 Synthetic flavoring substances and adjuvants.
- § 172.560 Modified hop extract
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 175 Indirect food additives: Adhesives and components of coatings
- § 175.105 Adhesives
- 177.1320 Ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymers
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 176 Indirect food additives: Paper and paperboard components
- § 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- § 176.180 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food
- § 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 177 Indirect food additives: Polymers
- § 177.1200 Cellophane
CFR; Title 21 Food and Drugs; Part 178 Indirect food additives: Adjuvants, production aids, and sanitizers
- § 178.3570 Lubricants with incidental food contact
- § 178.3910 Surface lubricants used in the manufacture of metallic articles
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
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Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
- Wear personal protective equipment.
- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
- Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
- Use only explosion-proof equipment.
- Handle product only in closed system or provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at machinery.
- Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
Fire-fighting class
- B : Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place
Storage class (TRGS 510)
- 3: Flammable Liquids
Other data
- Stable under normal conditions.
Container material
- Unsuitable materials: Aluminum
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