1-Nitropropane
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CAS
108-03-2
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CH3CH2CH2NO2
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RTECS
TZ5075000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Nitropropane, 1-NP
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DOT ID & Guide
2608 / 129
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3)
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IDLH
1000 ppm
See: 108032
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.64 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a somewhat disagreeable odor.
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MW: 89.1
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BP: 269°F
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FRZ: -162°F
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Sol: 1%
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VP: 8 mmHg
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IP: 10.81 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.00
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Fl.P: 96°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: 2.2%
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Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Amines; strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers; hydrocarbons & other combustible materials; metal oxides
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Measurement Methods
OSHA 46
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: No recommendation
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
Up to 625 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 1000 ppm:
(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: Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes; headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; in animals: liver, kidney damage
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Target Organs
Eyes, central nervous system, liver, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 1050 |
