Propylene dichloride
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CAS
78-87-5
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CH3CHClCH2Cl
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RTECS
TX9625000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Dichloro-1,2-propane; 1,2-Dichloropropane
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DOT ID & Guide
1279 / 130
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 75 ppm (350 mg/m3)
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IDLH
Ca [400 ppm]
See: 78875
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.62 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. [pesticide]
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MW: 113.0
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BP: 206°F
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FRZ: -149°F
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Sol: 0.3%
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VP: 40 mmHg
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IP: 10.87 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.16
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Fl.P: 60°F
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UEL: 14.5%
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LEL: 3.4%
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, strong acids, active metals
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1013; 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 (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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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:
(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 eyes, skin, respiratory system; drowsiness, dizziness; liver, kidney damage; in animals: central nervous system depression; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, central nervous system
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver & mammary gland tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0441 |
