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NIOSH
Pocket Guide
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Allyl alcohol |
CAS 107-18-6 |
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CH2=CHCH2OH
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RTECS BA5075000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
AA, Allylic alcohol, Propenol, 1-Propen-3-ol, 2-Propenol, Vinyl
carbinol |
DOT ID & Guide
1098 131 |
Exposure
Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
ST 4 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin] |
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
[skin] |
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IDLH 20 ppm |
Conversion 1 ppm = 2.38 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor. |
MW: 58.1
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BP: 205°F
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FRZ: -200°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP: 17 mmHg
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IP: 9.63 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.85
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Fl.P: 70°F
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UEL: 18.0%
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LEL: 2.5%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below
73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, acids, carbon tetrachloride [Note: Polymerization
may be caused by elevated temperatures, oxidizers, or peroxides.]
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Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Quick drench
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First Aid
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 20 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air
respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*/(APF = 25) Any
powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*/(APF
= 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and
organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece
respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted
organic vapor canister/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air
respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or
IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained
breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any
supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in
a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination
with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing
apparatus
Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece
respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted
organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained
breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin
absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptoms Eye irritation, tissue
damage; irritation upper respiratory system, skin; pulmonary edema
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Target Organs Eyes, skin,
respiratory system
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