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Chemical Sampling Information
Sarin
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General Description

NAME: Sarin

SYNONYM(s): GB; Methylphosphonofluoridic acid 1-methyl-ethyl ester; Sarin II; Isopropoxymethylphosphoryl fluoride; Trilone; MFI; TL1 618; Isopropyl methanefluorophosphonate; Isopropyl methylfuorophosphate; Isopropyl Methylphosphonofluoridate; T144; T2106; Fluoroisopropoxymethyl phospline phosphine oxide; Fluoroisopropoxymethyl-phosphine; Methylfluoro-isopropyl ester

IMIS: S315

CAS: 107-44-8

NIOSH: RTECS TA8400000; 58403

DESCRIPTION:

Liquid.
BP: 147 C
MW: 140.11 Miscible with and hydrolyzed by water.

Exposure Limits
Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Extremely active cholinesterase inhibitor. Toxic effects similar to, but more severe than parathion.

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
MAX V: 480 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/FPD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Not Validated
NOTE: OSHA personnel may obtain sampling tubes from SLTC.

WIPE:

Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter


Revision Date: 10/23/1992
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