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Pentaerythritol |
CAS 115-77-5 | ||
C(CH2OH)4 |
RTECS RZ2490000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol; Methane tetramethylol; Monopentaerythritol; PE; Tetrahydroxymethylolmethane; Tetramethylolmethane |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 10 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: TWA 15 mg/m3 (total) TWA 5 mg/m3 (resp) | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to white, crystalline, odorless powder. [Note: Technical grade is 88% monopentaerythritol & 12% dipentaerythritol.] |
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MW: 136.2 |
BP: Sublimes |
MLT: 500°F (Sublimes) |
Sol(59°F): 6% |
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VP: 0.00000008 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.38 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Organic acids, oxidizers [Note: Explosive compound is formed when a mixture of PE & thiophosphoryl chloride is heated.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 0500, 0600 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: No recommendation Eyes: No recommendation Wash skin: No recommendation Remove: No recommendation Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water wash Breathing: Fresh air Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, respiratory system | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |