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1-Nitropropane | CAS 108-03-2 | ||
CH3CH2CH2NO2 | RTECS TZ5075000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Nitropropane, 1-NP |
DOT ID & Guide 2608 129 |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3) | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3) | |||
IDLH 1000 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.64 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a somewhat disagreeable odor. |
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MW: 89.1 |
BP: 269°F |
FRZ: -162°F |
Sol: 1% |
VP: 8 mmHg |
IP: 10.81 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.00 |
Fl.P: 96°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 2.2% |
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Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73�F and below 100�F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Amines; strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers; hydrocarbons & other combustible materials; metal oxides |
Measurement Methods OSHA 46 |
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: No recommendation Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator* Up to 625 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* Up to 1000 ppm: (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: Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes; headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; in animals: liver, kidney damage | |
Target Organs
Eyes, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
See also: INTRODUCTION |