Label abbreviations descriptions

ACROLEIN†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 107-02-8
Formula

C₃H₄O
Synonyms

acraldehyde; acrolein, inhibited; acrylaldehyde; acrylic aldehyde; allyl aldehyde; propenal; 2-propenal

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless or yellow liquid with a piercing, disagreeable odor.
Boiling point 127°F Molecular weight 56.1
Freezing point/melting point -126°F Vapor pressure 210 mmHg
Flash point -15°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.84 Ionization potential 10.13 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.8% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 31%
NFPA health rating 4 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 3 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0110
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-2 tube (150/75 mg) coated with 10% 2-(hydroxymethyl)piperidine [SKC 226-117]
Sampling time*

480 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

48 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.1 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

3 L
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.2 L/min
Analytical method instruments GC-NPD
Method reference OSHA 52 (fully validated)
Notes

When formaldehyde and acrolein are sampled together, their sample volume must be 24 L
Special requirements

Acrolein standards are not kept on hand due to a short shelf life. Please contact SLTC prior to sampling for acrolein in order to minimize turnaround time.

* 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 Detector tube Detector tube
Model/Type Matheson-Kitagawa 8014-136 Gastec 93
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions) 		follow mfr instructions, approx 0.005-1.8% range 2-4 strokes, 2-800 ppm range, uncertainty 16.4% for 10 to 200 ppm, 8.2% for 200 to 800 ppm

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

0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA

0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA PEL-TWA
PEL-STEL REL-STEL

0.3 ppm (0.8 mg/m³)

 TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C

0.1 ppm [0.25 mg/m³]
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:

See Appendix C - Supplementary Exposure Limits (Aldehydes).

 Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

2 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: EPA-1, IARC-3, TLV-A4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

0.05 ppm/0.15 ppm/1.5 ppm

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 03/25/2024