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1,1,2-TRICHLOROETHANE†
| CAS # | 79-00-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₂H₃Cl₃ |
| Synonyms |
ethane trichloride; β-trichloroethane; vinyl trichloride |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 237°F | Molecular weight | 133.4 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -34°F | Vapor pressure | 19 mmHg |
| Flash point | Vapor density | 4.63 | |
| Specific gravity | 1.44 | Ionization potential | 11.00 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 6% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 15.5% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2495 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] |
| 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 | GC-FID |
| Method reference | OSHA 11 (fully 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 | |||||
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| Model/Type | |||||
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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 |
10 ppm (45 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
10 ppm (45 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
10 ppm [1992] |
PEL-TWA |
10 ppm (45 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens and Appendix C, Supplementary Exposure Limits. |
Notes: | Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
100 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3, EPA-C |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 1,1,2-Trichloroethane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 1,1,2-Trichloroethane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/14/2020