ALLYL ALCOHOL†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 107-18-6 |
Formula |
C₃H₆O |
Synonyms |
AA; allylic alcohol; propenol; 1-propen-3-ol; 2-propenol; vinyl carbinol |
Physical Properties | |||
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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 |
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA | ||||||
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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 |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
10 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
0.2 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | 3 L |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | 0.2 L/min |
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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 Method | |
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Sampler/Sampling media | Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500] |
Bulk Method |
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On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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Device | ||||||
Model/Type | ||||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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 |
2 ppm (5 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
2 ppm (5 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.5 ppm [1996] |
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: | 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 : 12/15/2020