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Allyl alcohol |
CAS 107-18-6 | ||
CH2=CHCH2OH |
RTECS BA5075000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names AA, Allylic alcohol, Propenol, 1-Propen-3-ol, 2-Propenol, Vinyl carbinol |
DOT ID & Guide 1098 131 |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) ST 4 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin] | ||
OSHA PEL†: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) [skin] | |||
IDLH 20 ppm See: 107186 | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.38 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor. |
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MW: 58.1 |
BP: 205°F |
FRZ: -200°F |
Sol: Miscible |
VP: 17 mmHg |
IP: 9.63 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.85 |
Fl.P: 70°F |
UEL: 18.0% |
LEL: 2.5% |
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Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, acids, carbon tetrachloride [Note: Polymerization may be caused by elevated temperatures, oxidizers, or peroxides.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 1402, 1405 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: 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 20 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, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Eye irritation, tissue damage; irritation upper respiratory system, skin; pulmonary edema | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0095 |