P-NITROCHLOROBENZENE†
| CAS # | 100-00-5 |
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| Formula |
C₆H₄ClNO₂ |
| Synonyms |
p-chloronitrobenzene; 4-chloronitrobenzene; 1-chloro-4-nitrobenzene; 4-nitrochlorobenzene; PCNB; PNCB |
| Physical description | Yellow, crystalline solid with a sweet odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 468°F | Molecular weight | 157.6 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 182°F | Vapor pressure | 0.2 mmHg at 86 °F |
| Flash point | 230°F | Vapor density | 5.44 |
| Specific gravity | 1.52 | Ionization potential | 9.96 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 3 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1872 | ||
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| Sampling group | |||
| Sampler/Sampling media | Silica gel tube (150/75 mg) [SKC 226-10] | ||
| Sampling time* | |||
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 1-150 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.01-1 L/min |
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| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |||
| Analytical method instruments | GC-FID | ||
| Method reference | NIOSH 2005 (partially validated) | ||
| Notes | |||
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
1 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
0.1 ppm [1985] |
PEL-TWA |
0.1 ppm (0.64 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca); REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION (LOQ 0.25 mg/m³). See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
BEI® |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
100 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - P-Nitrochlorobenzene NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - p-Nitrochlorobenzene Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021