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Nitroethane |
CAS 79-24-3 | ||
CH3CH2NO2 |
RTECS KI5600000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Nitroetan |
DOT ID & Guide 2842 129 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (310 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (310 mg/m3) | |||
| IDLH 1000 ppm See: 79243 | Conversion 1 ppm = 3.07 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Colorless, oily liquid with a mild, fruity odor. |
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MW: 75.1 |
BP: 237°F |
FRZ: -130°F |
Sol: 5% |
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VP(77°F): 21 mmHg |
IP: 10.88 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.05 |
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Fl.P: 82°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 3.4% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Amines; strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers; hydrocarbons; combustibles; metal oxides |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2526 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 (flammable) Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash promptly Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1000 ppm: (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: Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Dermatitis; in animals: lacrimation (discharge of tears); dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary rales, edema; liver, kidney injury; narcosis | |
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Target Organs
Skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0817 |