1,1-Dichloroethane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Asymmetrical dichloroethane; Ethylidene chloride; 1,1-Ethylidene dichloride |
CAS No. 75-34-3 |
RTECS No. KI0175000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2362 130 |
FormulaCHCl2CH3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.05 mg/m3 |
IDLH 3000 ppm
See: 75343 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (400 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless, oily liquid with a chloroform-like odor. |
MW: 99.0 |
BP: 135°F |
FRZ: -143°F |
Sol: 0.6% |
VP: 182 mmHg |
IP: 11.06 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.18 |
Fl.P: 2°F |
UEL: 11.4% |
LEL: 5.4% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong caustics |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation skin; central nervous system depression; liver, kidney, lung damage |
Target Organs Skin, liver, kidneys, lungs, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap flush promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1000 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 2500 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 3000 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:
(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 See ICSC CARD: 0249
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