ISOPROPYL ETHER†
CAS # | 108-20-3 |
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Formula |
C₆H₁₄O |
Synonyms |
diisopropyl ether; diisopropyl oxide; 2-isopropoxy propane; isopropylether |
Physical description | Colorless liquid with a sharp, sweet, ether-like odor. | ||
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Boiling point | 154°F | Molecular weight | 102.2 |
Freezing point/melting point | -123°F | Vapor pressure | 119 mmHg |
Flash point | -18°F | Vapor density | |
Specific gravity | 0.73 | Ionization potential | 9.20 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.4% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 7.9% |
NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 1 | NFPA special instruction | |
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
Historical exceedance percentage | |||
Target organs |
Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1565 | ||
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Sampling group | |||
Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | ||
Sampling time* | |||
Sampling volume (TWA)* | 01-3 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
Method reference | NIOSH 1618 (fully validated) | ||
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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 | |
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Bulk Method |
Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | ||||
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Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | ||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.2 ppm@9 µm |
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 |
500 ppm (2100 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA |
500 ppm (2100 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
250 ppm [1979] |
PEL-TWA |
250 ppm (1050 mg/m³) |
PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
310 ppm [1979] |
PEL-STEL | |||
PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1400 ppm |
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Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed |
Notes:
10% of LEL |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References
NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Diisopropyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Isopropyl ether Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/12/2023