Synonyms: Allyl isosulfocyanate; 3-Isothiocyanato-1-propene; Isothiocyanic acid, allyl ester; Mustard Oil; 2-Propenyl isothiocyanate

OSHA IMIS Code Number: A107

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 57-06-7

NIOSH Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) Identification Number: NX8225000

Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and Guide: 1545 (stabilized) 155

Chemical Description and Physical Properties:

colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid, with pungent odor
molecular weight: 99.16
vapor pressure: 9.976 mm Hg @ 38.3°C
molecular formula: C₄H₅N_S
boiling point: 148-154°C
flash point: 46°C closed cup
melting point: -80°C

Carcinogenic Classification:

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Group 3, Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans [106 KB PDF, 12 pages]

Potential Symptoms: Irritation of eyes, skin, nose, throat; eye, skin burns; INGES ACUTE: Burns in mouth, throat and stomach. EXPOS CHRONIC: Cough, bronchial irritation and pneumonia; burns in nose and mouth, erosion of teeth; dermatitis; conjunctivitis

Health Effects: Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Bronchi, Skin---Marked (HE14)

Affected Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system

Literature Basis:

• International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Allyl isothiocyanate

Primary Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method (SLC1):

• sampling media: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections; 20/40 mesh)
  analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide:Dimethylformamide
  maximum volume: 20 Liters
  maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min.
  current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
  method reference: OSHA SLTC In-house File
  method classification: Not Validated
  

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