NITROETHANE†
| Chemical Identification | |
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| CAS # | 79-24-3 |
| Formula |
C₂H₅NO₂ |
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| Physical Properties | |||
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| Physical description | Colorless, oily liquid with a mild, fruity odor. | ||
| Boiling point | 239°F | Molecular weight | 75.07 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -130°F | Vapor pressure | 21 mmHg at 77°F |
| Flash point | 106°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.05 | Ionization potential | 10.88 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 3.4% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 3 | NFPA special instruction | |
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| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1880 | |||||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | XAD-2 tubes, 600 mg + 300 mg [SKC 226-3002A] | |||||
| Sampling time* |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* |
1.5-3 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* |
0.01-0.05 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | |||||
| Method reference | NIOSH 2526 (fully validated) | |||||
| Notes |
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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.
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| On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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| Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | |||||
| Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
2.1 ppm@9 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 |
100 ppm (310 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
100 ppm (310 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
100 ppm [1979] |
PEL-TWA |
100 ppm (310 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL |
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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 |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1000 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
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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 - Nitroethane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Nitroethane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/05/2021