NAME: Isopropyl Ether

SYNONYM(s): Diisopropyl ether; 2-Isopropoxy propane; Isopropylether

IMIS: 1565

CAS: 108-20-3

NIOSH: RTECS TZ5425000; 66053

DOT: UN1159 Flammable Liquid

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet, ether-like odor.
MW: 102
BP: 156 F
VP: 119 mm
MP: -121 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 500 ppm, 2100 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 500 ppm, 2100 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 250 ppm, 1040 mg/m3 TWA; 310 ppm, 1300 mg/m3 STEL

NIOSH REL: 500 ppm TWA

SYMPTOM(s): Eye, nose irritation; respiratory discomfort; dermatitis; In animals: drowsiness, dizziness, unconsciousness; narcosis

HEALTH EFFECTS: Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Mild (HE15)

ORGAN: Respiratory system, skin

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Carbon Disulfide
MAX V: 3 Liters   MAX F: 0.05 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
REF: 1 (NIOSH 1618)
SAE: 0.09
CLASS: Fully Validated

SECONDARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SAM2):

DEVICE: Instrumentation COMPANY: Infrared Spectrophotometer
PART #: MIRAN 1A & 1B RANGE: 0.2 ppm @ 9.0 um
CLASS: Mfg