Ethylene chlorohydrin
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CAS
107-07-3
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CH2ClCH2OH
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RTECS
KK0875000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
2-Chloroethanol, 2-Chloroethyl alcohol, Ethylene chlorhydrin
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DOT ID & Guide
1135 / 131
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: C 1 ppm (3 mg/m3) [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 5 ppm (16 mg/m3) [skin]
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IDLH
7 ppm
See: 107073
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.29 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a faint, ether-like odor.
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MW: 80.5
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BP: 262°F
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FRZ: -90°F
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Sol: Miscible
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VP: 5 mmHg
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IP: 10.90 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.20
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Fl.P: 140°F
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UEL: 15.9%
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LEL: 4.9%
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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
Strong oxidizers, strong caustics, water or steam
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2513; OSHA 7
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
Up to 7 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus 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 mucous membrane; nausea, vomiting; dizziness, incoordination; numbness; visual disturbance; headache; thirst; delirium; low blood pressure; collapse, shock, coma; liver, kidney damage
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Target Organs
respiratory system, liver, kidneys, central nervous system, cardiovascular system, eyes
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0236 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0101
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