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1-Chloro-1-nitropropane

Synonyms & Trade Names
Korax®, Lanstan®
CAS No.
600-25-9
RTECS No.
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
CH₃CH₂CHClNO₂
Conversion
1 ppm = 5.06 mg/m3
IDLH
100 ppm
See: 600259
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 2 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
TWA 20 ppm (100 mg/m3) See Appendix G
Measurement Methods
NIOSH S211 (II-5)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. [fungicide]
Molecular Weight
123.6
Boiling Point
289°F
Freezing Point
?
Solubility
0.5%
Vapor Pressure
(77°F): 6 mmHg
Ionization Potential
9.90 eV
Specific Gravity
1.21
Flash Point
(oc) 144°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
?
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, acids
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
In Animals: irritation eyes; pulmonary edema; liver, kidney, heart damage
Target Organs
respiratory system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, eyes
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 20 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*

Up to 50 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)*

Up to 100 ppm:
(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 powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(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

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   ICSC CARD: 1423
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019