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| alpha-Chloroacetophenone | CAS 532-27-4 | ||
| C6H5COCH2Cl | RTECS AM6300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Chloroacetophenone, Chloromethyl phenyl ketone, Mace®, Phenacyl chloride, Phenyl chloromethyl ketone, Tear gas |
DOT ID & Guide 1697 153 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) | |||
| IDLH 15 mg/m3 | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.32 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to gray crystalline solid with a sharp, irritating odor. |
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MW: 154.6 |
BP: 472°F |
MLT: 134°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0.005 mmHg |
IP: 9.44 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.32 |
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Fl.P: 244°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, steam, strong oxidizers [Note: Slowly corrodes metals.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH P&CAM291 (II-5) |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 3 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust and mist filter/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 7.5 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode�/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a dust and mist filter� Up to 15 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter/(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having a high-efficiency particulate filter/(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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; pulmonary edema | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |