Chloroacetaldehyde
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CAS
107-20-0
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ClCH2CHO
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RTECS
AB2450000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Chloroacetaldehyde (40% aqueous solution), 2-Chloroacetaldehyde, 2-Chloroethanal
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DOT ID & Guide
2232 / 153
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: C 1 ppm (3 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: C 1 ppm (3 mg/m3)
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IDLH
45 ppm
See: 107200
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.21 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with an acrid, penetrating odor. [Note: Typically found as a 40% aqueous solution.]
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MW: 78.5
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BP: 186°F
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FRZ: -3°F (40% solution)
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Sol: Miscible
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VP: 100 mmHg
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IP: 10.61 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.19 (40% solution)
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Fl.P: 190°F (40% solution)
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, acids
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2015; OSHA 76
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 10 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
Up to 45 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure- demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation skin, eyes, mucous membrane; skin burns; eye damage; pulmonary edema; skin, respiratory system sensitization
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0706 |
