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| n-Propyl nitrate | CAS 627-13-4 | ||
| CH3CH2CH2ONO2 | RTECS UK0350000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Propyl ester of nitric acid |
DOT ID & Guide 1865 131 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (105 mg/m3) ST 40 ppm (170 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL�: TWA 25 ppm (110 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 500 ppm | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.30 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to straw-colored liquid with an ether-like odor. |
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MW: 105.1 |
BP: 231°F |
FRZ: -148°F |
Sol: Slight |
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VP: 18 mmHg |
IP: 11.07 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.07 |
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Fl.P: 68°F |
UEL: 100% |
LEL: 2% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, combustible materials [Note: Forms explosive mixtures with combustible materials.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH S227 (II-3); OSHA 7 |
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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/OSHA Up to 250 ppm: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 500 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(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�/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin; methemoglobinemia, anoxia, cyanosis; dyspnea (breathing difficulty), lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), dizziness, headache | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, blood |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |