ISOPROPYL GLYCIDYL ETHER (IGE)†
| CAS # | 4016-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C₆H₁₂O₂ |
| Synonyms |
1,2-epoxy-3-isopropoxypropane; IGE; isopropoxymethyl oxirane; isopropyl epoxypropyl ether |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 261°F | Molecular weight | 116.18 |
| Freezing point/melting point | Vapor pressure | 9 mmHg at 77°F | |
| Flash point | 92°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 0.92 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 1567 | ||
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| Sampling group | |||
| Sampler/Sampling media | CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] | ||
| Sampling time* | |||
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 1-30 L |
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| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.01-0.2 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 1620 (fully 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.
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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 |
50 ppm (240 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
50 ppm [1979] |
PEL-TWA |
50 ppm (240 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL |
75 ppm [1979] |
PEL-STEL |
75 ppm (360 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C |
50 ppm (240 mg/m³) [15 minutes] |
TLV-C | PEL-C | |||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
400 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed | Notes: | ||||||
| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Isopropyl glycidyl ether NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Isopropyl glycidyl ether Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/28/2021