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ALLYL ALCOHOL†
| CAS # | 107-18-6 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₆O |
| Synonyms |
AA; allylic alcohol; propenol; 1-propen-3-ol; 2-propenol; vinyl carbinol |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 205°F | Molecular weight | 58.1 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -200°F | Vapor pressure | 17 mmHg |
| Flash point | 70°F | Vapor density | 2 |
| Specific gravity | 0.85 | Ionization potential | 9.63 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 2.5% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 18.0% |
| NFPA health rating | 4 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 1 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0130 | 0130 |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling group | ||
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] |
| Sampling time* | 200 min |
|
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
10 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
0.2 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 3 L |
|
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.2 L/min |
|
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA PV2140 (partially validated) | NIOSH 1402 (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 Sampler/Sampling media | Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500] |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
|
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 |
2 ppm (5 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
2 ppm (5 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
0.5 ppm (1.25 mg/m³) |
|
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL |
4 ppm (10 mg/m³) |
TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL |
4 ppm (10 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: | Notes: |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
20 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-4 | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Allyl alcohol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Allyl alcohol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 03/26/2024