2-METHYLPENTANE

Chemical Identification

CAS # 107-83-5
Formula

C₆H₁₄

Synonyms

isohexane

Physical Properties

Physical description Clear liquids with mild, gasoline-like odors.
Boiling point 122-145°F Molecular weight 86.2
Freezing point/melting point -245 to -148°F Vapor pressure 310.2 mmHg
Flash point -54 to 19°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.65-0.66 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1.2% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 7.7%
NFPA health rating 1 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) M127
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments
Method reference OSHA IN-HOUSE METHOD
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.

Bulk/Wipe Method

Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
 

 

Bulk Method
 

 

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits

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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA
 

 

REL-TWA
 

100 ppm (350 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA
 

500 ppm [1979]

PEL-TWA
 

500 (1800 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL
 

 

REL-STEL
 

 

TLV-STEL
 

1000 ppm [1979]

PEL-STEL
 

1000 ppm (3600 mg/m³)

PEL-C
 

 

REL-C
 

510 ppm (1800 mg/m³) [15 minute]

TLV-C
 

 

PEL-C
 

 

Skin notation
 

NA

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Skin notation
 

N

Notes:
 

Not established

Notes:
 

 

Notes:
 

 

Notes:
 

as Hexane, other isomers

Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
 

 

AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
 

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020