P-TERT-BUTYLTOLUENE†

Chemical Identification

CAS # 98-51-1
Formula

C₁₁H₁₆

Synonyms

benzenyl chloride

Physical Properties

Physical description Colorless liquid with a distinct aromatic odor, somewhat like gasoline.
Boiling point 379°F Molecular weight 148.3
Freezing point/melting point -62°F Vapor pressure 0.7 mmHg@77°F
Flash point 155°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 0.8612 Ionization potential 8.28 eV
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.) 0485
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media CSC tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-01]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

1-29 L

Sampling flow rate (TWA)*

0.01-0.2 L/min

Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)*
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
Analytical method instruments GC-FID
Method reference NIOSH 1501 (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
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques

Device Infrared spectrophotometer Infrared spectrophotometer
Model/Type Miran 1A & 1B Miran 103
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)
2 ppm@12.3 µm 0-100 ppm@12.3 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

10 ppm (60 mg/m³)

REL-TWA

10 ppm (60 mg/m³)

TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

1 ppm (6.1 mg/m³)

PEL-STEL REL-STEL

20 ppm (120 mg/m³)

TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

20 ppm (120 mg/m³)

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: Notes:
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 04/08/2024