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Butyl Acetate

CAS Number: 123-86-4

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
81

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Cleaning products and household care
Food
Industrial uses

Arts & crafts

Description:

Butyl acetate is an ester solvent used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and inks. It occurs naturally in some fruits but is primarily produced synthetically for use as a fragrance ingredient and flavorant.

Health concerns:

Genotoxicity

May cause mutations or damage DNA in cells.

Neurotoxicity

May impact brain function or development.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Ecotoxicity

May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.

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