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o-Terphenyl | CAS 84-15-1 | ||
C6H5C6H4C6H5 | RTECS WZ6472000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names o-Diphenylbenzene; 1,2-Diphenylbenzene; 2-Phenylbiphenyl; 1,2-Terphenyl; ortho-Terphenyl; o-Triphenyl |
DOT ID & Guide |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: C 5 mg/m3 (0.5 ppm) | ||
OSHA PEL�: C 9 mg/m3 (1 ppm) | |||
IDLH 500 mg/m3 | Conversion 1 ppm = 9.42 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless or light-yellow solid. |
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MW: 230.3 |
BP: 630°F |
MLT: 136°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP(200°F): 0.09 mmHg |
IP: 7.99 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.1 |
Fl.P(oc): 325°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Combustible Solid | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 5021 |
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH Up to 25 mg/m3: (APF = 5) Any dust and mist respirator� Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any dust and mist respirator except single-use and quarter-mask respirators�/(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator� Up to 125 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode�/(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a dust and mist filter� Up to 250 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator with 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 Up to 500 mg/m3: (APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode 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 with 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, mucous membrane; thermal skin burns; headache; sore throat; in animals: liver, kidney damage | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
See also: INTRODUCTION |