Under the action of acid catalyst, n-propyl acetate is directly heated and refluxed. The acid catalyst may be sulfuric acid, solid acid or ionic liquid. It is widely used as a good solvent for paints, inks, nitro spray paints, varnishes and various resins, and also used in the flavor and fragrance industry.
1. Health hazards
Route of invasion: inhalation, ingestion, percutaneous absorption.
Health hazards: irritation to eyes and upper respiratory tract mucosa. Inhalation of high concentrations, nausea, burning eyes, chest tightness, fatigue and weakness, and can cause anesthesia.
2. Toxicological data and environmental behavior
Toxicity: It is slightly toxic.
Acute toxicity: LD509370mg/kg (rat oral); 6640mg/kg (rabbit oral); LC509800mg/kg (rat inhalation); human inhalation 1000mg/m3, the minimum lethal concentration.
Irritation: Human eye: 400ppm, causing irritation.
Hazardous characteristics: flammable, its vapor and air can form an explosive mixture. In case of fire, high heat can cause combustion and explosion. It can react with oxidants. Its vapor is heavier than air and can spread to a relatively far place in the lower place. It will ignite in case of fire.
Combustion (decomposition) products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.