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1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE†
| CAS # | 96-18-4 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₃H₅Cl₃ |
| Synonyms |
allyl trichloride; glycerol trichlorohydrin; glyceryl trichlorohydrin; trichlorohydrin |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 314°F | Molecular weight | 147.4 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 6°F | Vapor pressure | 3 mmHg |
| Flash point | 160°F | Vapor density | 5.08 |
| Specific gravity | 1.39 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 3.2% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 12.6% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 2 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 1 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2510 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 0.01-0.2 L/min |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID |
| Method reference | NIOSH 1003 (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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method |
| Device | Infrared spectrophotometer |
|---|---|
| Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
1 ppm@12.4 µm |
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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 |
50 ppm (300 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
10 ppm (60 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.005 ppm [2014] |
PEL-TWA |
10 ppm (60 mg/m³) |
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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| PEL-C | REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
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Notes:
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
100 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2A, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A2, NTP-R, EPA-L |
Notes:
Ca |
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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 - 1,2,3-Trichloropropane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 1,2,3-Trichloropropane Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/19/2018