ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (2-PROPANOL)†
CAS # | 67-63-0 |
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Formula |
C₃H₈O |
Synonyms |
dimethyl carbinol, IPA, isopropanol, sec-propyl alcohol, rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol |
Physical description | Colorless liquid with the odor of rubbing alcohol. | ||
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Boiling point | 181°F | Molecular weight | 60.1 |
Freezing point/melting point | -127°F | Vapor pressure | 33 mmHg |
Flash point | 53°F | Vapor density | 2.07 |
Specific gravity | 0.79 | Ionization potential | 10.10 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 2.0% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 12.7% at 200°F |
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.) | 1560 | ||
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Sampling group | OVSG-2 | ||
Sampler/Sampling media | 2 Anasorb 747 sampling tubes (6 mm glass tubes, the front tube contains 400 and the back 200 mg of sorbent) connected in series [SKC 226-82], tube holder [SKC 222-3L-1], Type D cover [SKC 224-29D] | ||
Sampling time* | 240 min |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 12 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
Method reference | OSHA 5001 (fully validated) | ||
Notes | Separate tubes and seal each after sampling. |
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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 |
Device | Detector tube | Detector tube | Detector Tube | Detector Tube | |
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Model/Type | Gastec 113 | Gastec 113L | Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-122SA | Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-150U | |
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.5 to 2 strokes, 0.004% - 5% range, uncertainty 25% for 50-200 ppm, 16% for 200-800 ppm | 1 or 2 strokes, 5-800 ppm range, uncertainty 25% for 50-200 ppm, 16% for 200-800 ppm | 1 stroke, 0.02-2.5% range | 1 or 2 strokes, approx 10-1200 ppm range |
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 |
400 ppm (980 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
400 ppm (980 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
200 ppm [2001] |
PEL-TWA |
400 ppm (980 mg/m³) |
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL |
500 ppm (1225 mg/m³) |
TLV-STEL |
400 ppm [2001] |
PEL-STEL |
500 ppm (1225 mg/m³) |
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PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Notes: | Notes: |
Notes:
BEI® |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
2000 ppm |
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Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, TLV-A4 |
Notes:
10% of LEL |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Isopropanol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Isopropanol alcohol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 06/20/2023