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Chemical Sampling Information
EPN
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General Description

NAME: EPN

SYNONYM(s): o-Ethyl-o-p-nitrophenyl phenylphosphonothioate; Ethyl p-nitrophenyl benzenethiophosphonate

IMIS: 1019

CAS: 2104-64-5

NIOSH: RTECS TB1925000; 58524

DESCRIPTION:

Yellow solid or brown liquid.
MW: 323
VP: 0.0003 mm at 212 F
MP: 36 C

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin); Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Miosis, lacrimation; rhinorrhea; headaches; tight chest, wheezing, laryngeal spasms; salivation; cyanosis; anorexia; nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea; paralysis, convulsions; low blood pressure; cardiac irregularities; eye, skin irritation

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cholinesterase inhibition (HE6); LD50 (oral, rat) 26 mg/kg

ORGAN: Respiratory system, CVS, CNS, eyes, skin, blood cholinestera

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: OSHA personnel may obtain sampling tubes from SLTC.

WIPE:

Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.


Revision Date: 12/08/1998
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