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2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID
| CAS # | 75-99-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₄Cl₂O₂ |
| Synonyms |
2-dichloropropionic acid; Basfapon; Basafapon B; Basfapon/N; BH dalapon; Basinex; Crisapon; Davpon; Gramevin; Kenapon; Uropon; Dalapon; Ded-weed; Dowpon Proprop; Radapon; Revenge; Unipon |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with an acrid odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 374°F | Molecular weight | 143.0 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 46°F | Vapor pressure | 5.07 mmHg at 160°F |
| Flash point | Vapor density | 4.9 | |
| Specific gravity | 1.40 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
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| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | D176 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | Silica gel tube (150/75 mg) [SKC 226-10] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.2 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC-UV |
| Method reference | OSHA PV2017 (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.
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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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 |
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REL-TWA |
1 ppm (6 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
5 mg/m³ (inhalable particulate matter) [1997] |
PEL-TWA |
1 ppm (6 mg/m³) |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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Notes:
Not established |
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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 - 2,2-Dichloropropionic acid NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 2,2-Dichloropropionic acid Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020