BISPHENOL A
| CAS # | 80-05-7 |
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| Formula |
C₁₅H₁₆O₂ |
| Synonyms |
4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bisphenol; 4,4'isopropylidenediphenol; 2,2-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)propane |
| Physical description | White to light brown flakes or powder with a weak medicinal odor. Reacts violently with acid anhydrides, acid chlorides, strong bases and strong oxidants. | ||
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| Boiling point | 428°F | Molecular weight | 228.29 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 307-313°F | Vapor pressure | 0.2 mmHg at 338°F |
| Flash point | 175°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.195 at 77°F | 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.) | 0372 | ||
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| Sampler/Sampling media | GFF (37 mm), Type A/E [AP4003705] | ||
| Sampling time* | 240 min |
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| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 240 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC | ||
| Method reference | OSHA 1018 (fully 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.
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| 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 |
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Not established |
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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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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - 4,4'-Isopropylidenediphenol Literature References |
Last Updated Date : 12/18/2020