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MANGANESE CYCLOPENTADIENYL TRICARBONYL (as Mn)†
| CAS # | 12079-65-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₅H₅Mn(CO)₃ |
| Synonyms |
cyclopentadienylmanganese tricarbonyl; cyclopentadienyl tricarbonyl manganese; MCT |
| Physical description | Yellow, crystalline solid with a characteristic odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | sublimes | Molecular weight | 204.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 167°F (sublimes) | Vapor pressure | |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | Ionization potential | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | |
| Method reference | |
| Notes | |
| Special requirements |
* 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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
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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 |
0.1 mg/m³ |
TLV-TWA |
0.1 mg/m³ [1992] |
PEL-TWA |
0.1 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 |
5 mg/m³ |
REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
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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 - Manganese cyclopentadienyl tricarbonyl NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Manganese cyclopentadienyl tricarbonyl (as Mn) Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/04/2021