Chemical Sampling Information
	Allyl isothiocyanate
Quick Links General Description Health Factors Monitoring Search    [use word(s)/phrase] Table of Contents By Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z By CAS Number General Description Synonyms: Allyl isosulfocyanate; 3-Isothiocyanato-1-propene; Isothiocyanic acid, allyl ester; Mustard Oil; 2-Propenyl isothiocyanate OSHA IMIS Code Number: A107 Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 57-06-7 NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: NX8225000 Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101) and guide [2008 Emergency Response Guidebook, 2.5 MB PDF]: 1545 (stabilized) 155 Chemical Description and Physical Properties: colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid, with pungent odor. molecular formula: C4H5NS molecular weight: 99.16 boiling point: 148-154°C flash point: 46°C closed cup melting point: -80°C vapor pressure: 9.976 mm Hg @ 38.3°C Health Factors International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) carcinogenic classification: Group 3, Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans [106 KB, PDF, 12 pages] Potential symptoms: Irritation of eyes, skin, nose, throat; eye, skin burns; INGES ACUTE: Burns in mouth, throat and stomach. EXPOS CHRONIC: Cough, bronchial irritation and pneumonia; burns in nose and mouth, erosion of teeth; dermatitis; conjunctivitis. Health Effects: Irritation-Eyes, Nose, Throat, Bronchi, Skin---Marked (HE14) Affected organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system Literature Basis: International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO): Allyl isothiocyanate Monitoring Methods used by OSHA Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method: sampling media: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections; 20/40 mesh) analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide:Dimethylformamide maximum volume: 20 Liters   maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min. current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File method classification: Not Validated All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Accessibility Assistance: Contact the OSHA Directorate of Technical Support and Emergency Management at 202-693-2300 for assistance accessing PDF materials.