PROPYLENE DICHLORIDE (1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE)†
| CAS # | 78-87-5; 26638-19-7(mixed isomers) |
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| Formula |
C₃H₆Cl₂ |
| Synonyms |
dichloro-1,2-propane; 1,2-dichloropropane |
| Physical description | Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. | ||
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| Boiling point | 206°F | Molecular weight | 112.99 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 149°F | Vapor pressure | 40 mmHg |
| Flash point | 60°F | Vapor density | 3.9 |
| Specific gravity | 1.16 | Ionization potential | 10.87 eV |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 3.4% | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 14.5% |
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 3 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 2190 | ||
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| Sampling group | |||
| Sampler/Sampling media | Anasorb 747 (140/70 mg) [SKC 226-81A] | ||
| Sampling time* | |||
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 0.1-3.5 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 1013 (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.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
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| Bulk Method |
| Device | Infrared spectrophotometer | Organic vapor analyzer | |||
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| Model/Type | Miran 1A & 1B | ||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
0.8 ppm@9.9 µm | follow mfr 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 |
75 ppm (350 mg/m³) |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA |
10 ppm [2005] |
PEL-TWA |
75 ppm (350 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL |
110 ppm (510 mg/m³) |
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| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION (LOQ 0.03 ppm). See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
dermal sensitization (DSEN) |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
400 ppm |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca,TLV-A4 |
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 - 1,2-Dichloropropane NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Propylene dichloride Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 01/11/2021