ETHYLENE CHLOROHYDRIN (2-CHLOROETHANOL)†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 107-07-3 |
Formula |
C₂H₅ClO |
Synonyms |
2-chloroethanol; 2-chloroethyl alcohol; ethylene chlorhydrin |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless liquid with a faint, ether-like odor. | ||
Boiling point | 262°F | Molecular weight | 80.5 |
Freezing point/melting point | -90°F | Vapor pressure | 5 mmHg |
Flash point | 140°F | Vapor density | 2.78 |
Specific gravity | 1.2 | Ionization potential | 10.90 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 4.9% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 15.9% |
NFPA health rating | 4 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
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Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA | ||||||
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1120 | |||||
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Sampling time* | ||||||
Sampling volume (TWA)* | 2-35 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.01-0.2 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.2 L/min |
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Analytical method instruments | ||||||
Method reference | NIOSH 2513 (fully validated) | |||||
Notes | Submit as a separate sample. |
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Special requirements |
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* 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 | |
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Sampler/Sampling media | Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500] |
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On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | |||||
Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | |||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.2 ppm@9.3 µm |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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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 |
5 ppm (16 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
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TLV-TWA |
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PEL-TWA |
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PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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PEL-C |
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REL-C |
1 ppm (3 mg/m³) |
TLV-C |
1 ppm [1985] |
PEL-C |
1 ppm (3 mg/m³) |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-A4 |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
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Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Ethylene chlorohydrin NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Ethylene chlorohydrin Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/18/2018