Label abbreviations descriptions

ALLYL ALCOHOL†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 107-18-6
Formula

C₃H₆O
Synonyms

AA; allylic alcohol; propenol; 1-propen-3-ol; 2-propenol; vinyl carbinol

Physical Properties
Physical description Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor.
Boiling point 205°F Molecular weight 58.1
Freezing point/melting point -200°F Vapor pressure 17 mmHg
Flash point 70°F Vapor density 2
Specific gravity 0.85 Ionization potential 9.63 eV
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.5% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 18.0%
NFPA health rating 4 NFPA fire rating 3
NFPA reactivity rating 1 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0130 0130
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01] CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*

200 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*

10 L

10 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.05 L/min

0.2 L/min
Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*

3 L
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*

0.2 L/min
Analytical method instruments GC-FID GC-FID
Method reference OSHA PV2140 (partially validated) NIOSH 1402 (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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media

Wipe with charcoal pad, seal in glass vial for shipment. [3M 3500]
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

2 ppm (5 mg/m³)

 REL-TWA

2 ppm (5 mg/m³)

 TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

0.5 ppm (1.25 mg/m³)
PEL-STEL REL-STEL

4 ppm (10 mg/m³)

 TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

4 ppm (10 mg/m³)
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
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

20 ppm
Carcinogenic classifications: TLV-4 Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 03/26/2024