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NIOSH
Pocket Guide
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n-Valeraldehyde |
CAS 110-62-3 |
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CH3(CH2)3CHO
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RTECS YV3600000 |
Synonyms & Trade Names
Amyl aldehyde, Pentanal, Valeral, Valeraldehyde, Valeric
aldehyde |
DOT ID & Guide
2058 129 |
Exposure
Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (175 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: none |
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IDLH N.D. |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.53 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a strong, acrid, pungent odor.
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MW: 86.2
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BP: 217°F
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FRZ: -133°F
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Sol: Slight
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VP: 26 mmHg
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IP: 9.82 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.81
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Fl.P: 54°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below
73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported |
Personal Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations To be
added later |
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Exposure Routes inhalation,
ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
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Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin,
nose, throat |
Target Organs Eyes, skin,
respiratory system
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