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1-HEXENE
| CAS # | 592-41-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₆H₁₂ |
| Synonyms |
α-hexene; Dialene 6; hexene; hexylene; 1-n-hexene |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a petroleum-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 146.3° | Molecular weight | 84.16 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -219.6°F | Vapor pressure | |
| Flash point | -15°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.673 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.2% (est) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | |
| NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | 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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| Device | |||||
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| Model/Type | |||||
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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 |
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TLV-TWA |
50 ppm [1999] |
PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (180 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 |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
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Notes:
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
Notes:
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
--/500 ppm/5000 ppm |
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Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 1-Hexene NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 1-Hexene Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020