1-CHLORO-1-NITROPROPANE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 600-25-9
Formula
 

C₃H₆ClNO₂

Synonyms
 

Korax; Lanstan

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor.
Boiling point 289°F Molecular weight 123.6
Freezing point/melting point Vapor pressure 6 mmHg
Flash point 144°F (open cup) Vapor density 4.26
Specific gravity 1.21 Ionization potential 9.90 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) Upper explosive limit (UEL)
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 3 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA

Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0660
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Chromosorb 108® (400/200 mg)
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

12 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH S211 (fully validated)
Notes
 

OSHA staff - please contact the SLTC before sampling at (801) 233-5100.

Special requirements
 

Chromosorb® 108 resin must be washed with methylene chloride and ethyl acetate before use. 

* 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 Infrared spectrophotometer Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Miran 1A & 1B Miran 103
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
1.6 ppm@12.4 µm 0-100 ppm@12.4 µm

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
 

20 ppm(100 mg/m³)

REL-TWA
 

2 ppm (10 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA
 

 

PEL-TWA
 

2 ppm (10 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:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

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

100 ppm

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

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 05/03/2024