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2,2,4-TRIMETHYL-1,3-PENTANEDIOL DIISOBUTYRATE
| CAS # | 6846-50-0 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₁₆H₃₀O₄ |
| Synonyms |
Kodaflex TX1B; isobutyric acid,1-isopropyl-2,2-dimethyltrimethylene ester; propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2,2-dimethyl-1-(1-methylethyl)-1,3-propanediyl ester; 2,2,4-trimethylpentanediol-1,3-diisobutyrate |
| Physical description | Clear liquid with a musty odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 716°F | Molecular weight | 286.41 |
| Freezing point/melting point | -94°F | Vapor pressure | 8.5x10(-3) mmHg |
| Flash point | 250°F (open cup) | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | Ionization potential | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 0.5% at 342°F | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | |
| NFPA health rating | 1 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | T350 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | |
| Sampling time* | 100 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | |
| Method reference | OSHA PV2002 (partially validated) |
| Notes | Submit as a separate sample. |
| 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 |
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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 | REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA | ||||
| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
NA |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
Not established |
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| 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
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NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/19/2018