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Acrolein |
CAS 107-02-8 | ||
CH2=CHCHO |
RTECS AS1050000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Acraldehyde, Acrylaldehyde, Acrylic aldehyde, Allyl aldehyde, Propenal, 2-Propenal |
DOT ID & Guide 1092 131P (inhibited) |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m3) ST 0.3 ppm (0.8 mg/m3) See Appendix C (Aldehydes) | ||
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m3) | |||
IDLH 2 ppm See: 107028 | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.29 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless or yellow liquid with a piercing, disagreeable odor. |
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MW: 56.1 |
BP: 127°F |
FRZ: -126°F |
Sol: 40% |
VP: 210 mmHg |
IP: 10.13 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.84 |
Fl.P: -15°F |
UEL: 31% |
LEL: 2.8% |
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, acids, alkalis, ammonia, amines [Note: Polymerizes readily unless inhibited--usually with hydroquinone. May form shock-sensitive peroxides over time.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 2501; OSHA 52 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 2 ppm: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode* (APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)* (APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; decreased pulmonary function; delayed pulmonary edema; chronic respiratory disease | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, heart |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0090 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0006 |