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  2. ALLYL PROPYL DISULFIDE
Label abbreviations descriptions

ALLYL PROPYL DISULFIDE†

Chemical Identification
Chemical Identification
CAS # 2179-59-1
Formula

C₆H₁₂S₂
Synonyms

4,5-dithia-1-octene; onion oil; 2-propenyl propyl disulfide; propyl allyl disulfide
Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Physical description Pale-yellow liquid with a strong & irritating onion-like odor.
Boiling point Molecular weight 148.3
Freezing point/melting point 5°F Vapor pressure
Flash point 133.3°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.93 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
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0150
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Chromosorb® 106 (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-110]
Sampling time*

50 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FPD
Method reference OSHA PV2086 (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.

Wipe Method
Wipe Method
Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method
Bulk Method
On-Site Screening Techniques
On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
Exposure Limits
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

2 ppm (12 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA

2 ppm (12 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA

0.5 ppm [2001]

 PEL-TWA

2 ppm (12 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL

3 ppm (18 mg/m³)

 TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

3 ppm (18 mg/m³)
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes: Notes:

dermal sensitization (DSEN)

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
Additional Resources and Literature References
Additional Resources and Literature References

NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Allyl propyl disulfide

NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Allyl propyl disulfide

Literature References

  • ACGIH: Documentation of the Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs) - Allyl propyl disulfide. See annual publication for most recent information.
  • Augusti, K.T. and Benaim, M.E.: Effect of essential oil of onion (allyl propyl disulphide) on blood glucose, free fatty acid and insulin levels of normal subjects. Clin. Chim. Acta 60(1): 121-123, 1975.
  • Papageorgiou, C., Corbet, J.P., Menezes-Brandao, F., Pecegueiro, M. and Benezra, C.: Allergic contact dermatitis to garlic (Allium sativum L.). Identification of the allergens: the role of mono-, di-, and trisulfides present in garlic. A comparative study in man and animal (guinea-pig). Arch. Dermatol. Res. 275(4): 229-234, 1983.
  • Pohanish, R.P. (editor): Allyl Propyl Disulfide. In, Sittig’s Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and Carcinogens, Fourth Ed., Vol. 1. Norwich, NY: Noyes Publications, William Andrew Publishing, 2002, pp. 106-107.

Last Updated Date : 12/17/2020