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alpha-Chloroacetophenone |
CAS 532-27-4 | ||
C6H5COCH2Cl |
RTECS AM6300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2-Chloroacetophenone; Chloromethyl phenyl ketone; Mace®; Phenacyl chloride; Phenyl chloromethyl ketone; Tear gas |
DOT ID & Guide 1697 153 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 0.3 mg/m3 (0.05 ppm) | |||
| IDLH 15 mg/m3 See: 532274 | Conversion 1 ppm = 6.32 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to gray crystalline solid with a sharp, irritating odor. |
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MW: 154.6 |
BP: 472°F |
MLT: 134°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0.005 mmHg |
IP: 9.44 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.32 |
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Fl.P: 244°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, steam, strong oxidizers [Note: Slowly corrodes metals.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH P&CAM291 (II-5) See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 3 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any air-purifying half-mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 7.5 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£ (APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.£ Up to 15 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (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 canister providing protection against the compound of concern and having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./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, respiratory system; pulmonary edema | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0128 |