Label abbreviations descriptions

PHENYL ETHER (VAPOR)†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 101-84-8
Formula

C₁₂H₁₀O
Synonyms

diphenyl ether; diphenyl oxide; phenoxy benzene; phenyl oxide

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless, crystalline solid or liquid (above 82°F) with a geranium-like odor.
Boiling point 498°F Molecular weight 170.2
Freezing point/melting point 82°F Vapor pressure 0.02 mmHg at 77°F
Flash point 239°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.08 Ionization potential 8.09 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 0.7% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 1.5%
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 1
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2047
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-7 tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-95]
Sampling time*

100 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

20 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference OSHA PV2022 (partially validated)
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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

1 ppm (7 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA
 

1 ppm (7 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA
 

1 ppm [1979]

 PEL-TWA
 

1 ppm (7 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

2 ppm [1979]

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N

 Skin notation
 

N
Notes:
 

This OSHA PEL is also applies to phenyl ether-biphenyl mixture vapors. See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

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Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
 

100 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
 

 
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021