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| 2-Nitropropane | CAS 79-46-9 | ||
| (CH3)2CH(NO2) | RTECS TZ5250000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Dimethylnitromethane, iso-Nitropropane, 2-NP |
DOT ID & Guide 2608 129 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH Ca [100 ppm] | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.64 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor. |
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MW: 89.1 |
BP: 249°F |
FRZ: -135°F |
Sol: 2% |
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VP: 13 mmHg |
IP: 10.71 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.99 |
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Fl.P: 75°F |
UEL: 11.0% |
LEL: 2.6% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73�F and below 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Amines; strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers; metal oxides; combustible materials |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2528; OSHA 15, 46 |
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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 |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (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, skin, nose, respiratory system; headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; kidney, liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver Cancer Site [in animals: liver tumors] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |