Label abbreviations descriptions

STRYCHNINE†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 57-24-9
Formula

C₂₁H₂₂N₂O₂
Synonyms

nux vomica; strynchnos

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless to white, odorless, crystalline solid.
Boiling point 518°F at 5 mmHg Molecular weight 334.4
Freezing point/melting point 514°F Vapor pressure low
Flash point Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.36 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

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 2275
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media GFF (37 mm), Type A/E [AP4003705]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

70-1000 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

1-3 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments HPLC-UV
Method reference NIOSH 5016 (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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.15 mg/m³

 REL-TWA

0.15 mg/m³

 TLV-TWA

0.15 mg/m³ [1992]

 PEL-TWA

0.15 mg/m³
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N

 Skin notation

N
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes: Notes: Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

3 mg/m³
Carcinogenic classifications: Not listed Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 01/12/2021