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N-PROPYL ALCOHOL (N-PROPANOL)†
| CAS # | 71-23-8 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₈O |
| Synonyms |
propyl alcohol; 1-propanol; ethyl carbinol |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a mild, alcohol-like odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 207°F | Molecular weight | 60.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -196°F | Vapor pressure | 15 mmHg |
| Flash point | 72°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.81 | Ionization potential | 10.15 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 2.2% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 13.7% |
| NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2170 |
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| Sampling group | OVSG-2 |
| Sampler/Sampling media | 2 Anasorb 747 sampling tubes (6 mm glass tubes, the front tube contains 400 and the back 200 mg of sorbent) connected in series [SKC 226-82], tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1], Type D cover [SKC 224-29D] |
| Sampling time* |
240 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
12 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA 5001 (fully validated) |
| Notes | Separate tubes and seal each after sampling. |
| Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
200 ppm (500 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
200 ppm (500 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
100 ppm [2006] |
PEL-TWA |
200 ppm (500 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
250 ppm (625 mg/m³) |
TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
250 ppm (625 mg/m³) |
| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
800 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - N-Propanol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Propyl alcohol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 06/16/2023