CHLOROBENZENE†
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 108-90-7 |
Formula |
C₆H₅Cl |
Synonyms |
benzene chloride; chlorobenzol; MCB; monochlorobenzene; phenyl chloride |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Colorless liquid with an almond-like odor. | ||
Boiling point | 270°F | Molecular weight | 112.6 |
Freezing point/melting point | -50°F | Vapor pressure | 8.8 mmHg |
Flash point | 75°F | Vapor density | 3.88 |
Specific gravity | 1.11 | Ionization potential | 9.07 eV |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 1.3% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 9.6% |
NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
Historical exceedance percentage | |||
Target organs |
Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA | ||||||
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0620 | |||||
Sampling group | ||||||
Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | |||||
Sampling time* | ||||||
Sampling volume (TWA)* | 10 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.01-0.2 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 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 Method | |
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Sampler/Sampling media |
Bulk Method |
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On-Site Screening Techniques | ||||||
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Device | ||||||
Model/Type | ||||||
Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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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 |
75 ppm (350 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
10 ppm [1988] |
PEL-TWA |
10 ppm (46 mg/m³) |
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PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | 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:
BEI® |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
1000 ppm |
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Carcinogenic classifications: EPA-D, TLV-A3 | Notes: | ||||||
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: |
Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Chlorobenzene NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Chlorobenzene Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/21/2020