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Cyclopentadiene |
CAS 542-92-7 | ||
C5H6 |
RTECS GY1000000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names 1,3-Cyclopentadiene |
DOT ID & Guide |
Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 75 ppm (200 mg/m3) | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 75 ppm (200 mg/m3) | |||
IDLH 750 ppm See: 542927 | Conversion 1 ppm = 2.70 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with an irritating, terpene-like odor. |
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MW: 66.1 |
BP: 107°F |
FRZ: -121°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 400 mmHg |
IP: 8.56 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 0.80 |
Fl.P(oc): 77°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, fuming nitric acid, sulfuric acid [Note: Polymerizes to dicyclopentadiene upon standing.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH 2523 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 |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 750 ppm: (APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with 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 = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus 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, nose | |
Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system |
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0857 |