alpha-Chloroacetophenone
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CAS
532-27-4
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C6H5COCH2Cl
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RTECS
AM6300000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Chloroacetophenone; Chloromethyl phenyl ketone; Mace®; Phenacyl chloride; Phenyl chloromethyl ketone; Tear gas
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DOT ID & Guide
1697 / 153
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm)
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IDLH
15 mg/m3
See: 532274
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Conversion
1 ppm = 6.32 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to gray crystalline solid with a sharp, irritating odor.
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MW: 154.6
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BP: 472°F
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MLT: 134°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0.005 mmHg
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IP: 9.44 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.32
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Fl.P: 244°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: ?
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Combustible Solid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, steam, strong oxidizers [Note: Slowly corrodes metals.]
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH P&CAM291 (II-5)
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: Daily
Provide: Eyewash
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 3 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any air-purifying half-mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
Up to 7.5 mg/m3:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£
Up to 15 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./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, skin, respiratory system; pulmonary edema
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0128 |
