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General Description
Synonyms: 4,4'-(1-Methylethylidene)bisphenol; 4,4'Isopropylidenediphenol;
2,2-bis(4-Hydroxyphenyl)propane
OSHA IMIS Code Number: 0372
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 80-05-7
NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: SL6300000
Chemical Description and Physical Properties: white crystals
molecular formula: C15H16O2; (CH3)2C(C6H4OH)2
molecular weight: 228.3
boiling point: 1.7 kPa: 250-252°C
vapor pressure: Pa at 190°C: 87
melting point: 152-153°C
Potentially hazardous incompatibilities: Reacts violently with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, strong bases and strong oxidants.
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
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sampling media: Glass Fiber Filter (37 mm)
analytical solvent: Acetonitrile
maximum volume: 360 Liters maximum flow rate: 1.5 L/min
current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UV
method reference: NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NIOSH 333)
method classification: Partially Validated
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