Turpentine
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CAS
8006-64-2
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C10H16 (approx)
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RTECS
YO8400000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Gumspirits, Gum turpentine, Spirits of turpentine, Steam distilled turpentine, Sulfate wood turpentine, Turps, Wood turpentine
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DOT ID & Guide
1299 / 128
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (560 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (560 mg/m3)
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IDLH
800 ppm
See: 8006642
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Conversion
1 ppm = 5.56 mg/m3 (approx)
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Physical Description
Colorless liquid with a characteristic odor.
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MW: 136 (approx)
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BP: 309-338°F
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FRZ: -58 to -76°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 4 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 0.86
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Fl.P: 95°F
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UEL: ?
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LEL: 0.8%
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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
Strong oxidizers, chlorine, chromic anhydride, stannic chloride, chromyl chloride
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1551
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/OSHA
Up to 800 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(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 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, nose, throat; headache, dizziness, convulsions; skin sensitization; hematuria (blood in the urine), proteinuria; kidney damage; abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; chemical pneumonitis (aspiration liquid)
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1063
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