2-Nitropropane
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CAS
79-46-9
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(CH3)2CH(NO2)
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RTECS
TZ5250000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Dimethylnitromethane, iso-Nitropropane, 2-NP
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DOT ID & Guide
2608 / 129
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3)
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IDLH
Ca [100 ppm]
See: 79469
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Conversion
1 ppm = 3.64 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor.
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MW: 89.1
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BP: 249°F
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FRZ: -135°F
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Sol: 2%
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VP: 13 mmHg
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IP: 10.71 eV
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Sp.Gr: 0.99
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Fl.P: 75°F
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UEL: 11.0%
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LEL: 2.6%
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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; metal oxides; combustible materials
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2528; OSHA 15, 46
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 (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
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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, skin, nose, respiratory system; headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; kidney, liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0187 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0166
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