Label abbreviations descriptions

1-AMINO-2-PROPANOL

Chemical Identification
CAS # 78-96-6
Formula
 

C₃H₉NO
Synonyms
 

1-aminopropan-2-ol; ⍺-aminoisopropyl alcohol; 2-hydroxypropylamine; isopropanolamine; 1-methyl-2-aminoethanol

Physical Properties
Physical description A colorless liquid with a slight ammonia-like odor.
Boiling point 313-316°F Molecular weight 75.13
Freezing point/melting point 34.5°F Vapor pressure 2.59 mmHg
Flash point 171°F Vapor density 2.6
Specific gravity 0.961 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 2.20% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 12%
NFPA health rating 3 NFPA fire rating 2
NFPA reactivity rating 0 NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) A606
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media XAD-2 tube (80/40) coated with 10% 1-naphthylisothiocyanate (NITC) [SKC 226-30-18]
Sampling time*
 

200 min
Sampling volume (TWA)*
 

20 L
Sampling flow rate (TWA)*
 

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

 
Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)*
 

 
Analytical method instruments HPLC
Method reference OSHA PV2122 (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
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
 

 

 REL-TWA
 

 

 TLV-TWA
 

 

 PEL-TWA
 

 
PEL-STEL
 

 

 REL-STEL
 

 

 TLV-STEL
 

 

 PEL-STEL
 

 
PEL-C
 

 

 REL-C
 

 

 TLV-C
 

 

 PEL-C
 

 
Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

NA

 Skin notation
 

NA
Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

Not established

 Notes:
 

Not established
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH
Carcinogenic classifications: Notes:
 

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

 

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 12/15/2020