N-VALERALDEHYDE
| CAS # | 110-62-3 |
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| Formula |
C₅H₁₀O |
| Synonyms |
amyl aldehyde; pentanal; valeral; valeraldehyde; valeric aldehyde |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a strong, acrid, pungent odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 217°F | Molecular weight | 86.14 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -132.7°F | Vapor pressure | 26 mmHg |
| Flash point | 53.6°F | Vapor density | 3 |
| Specific gravity | 0.811 | Ionization potential | 9.82 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | V108 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | 3 GFFs in 1 cassette; 2 back-to-back, the 3rd separated by a spacer. The filters are coated with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine (DNPH) and phosphoric acid [SKC 225-9020] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 3 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC |
| Method reference | OSHA 85 (fully validated) |
| Notes | Sample open-faced!! |
| Special requirements | Keep samples in darkness after sampling.
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
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REL-TWA |
50 ppm (175 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
50 ppm [1984] |
PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (175 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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Notes:
Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Valeraldehyde NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - n-Valeraldehyde Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021