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O-SEC-BUTYLPHENOL
| CAS # | 89-72-5 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₁₀H₁₄O |
| Synonyms |
2-sec-butylphenol; 2-(1-methylpropyl)phenol |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid or solid (below 61°F). | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 439-442°F | Molecular weight | 150.24 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 57°F | Vapor pressure | Low |
| Flash point | 225°F | Vapor density | 5.2 |
| Specific gravity | 0.981 | 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) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | B705 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | XAD-7 tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-95] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 20 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.2 L/min |
| 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 | OSHA PV2128 (partially validated) |
| Notes |
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| Special requirements |
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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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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 |
5 ppm (30 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
5 ppm [1977] |
PEL-TWA |
5 ppm (30 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 |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
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Notes:
Not established |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| 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 - O-Sec-Butylphenol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - o-sec-Butylphenol Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/07/2021