2-Nitropropane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Dimethylnitromethane, iso-Nitropropane, 2-NP |
CAS No. 79-46-9 |
RTECS No. TZ5250000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2608 129 |
Formula(CH3)2CH(NO2) |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.64 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]
See: 79469 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2528;
OSHA 15 , 46
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor. |
MW: 89.1 |
BP: 249°F |
FRZ: -135°F |
Sol: 2% |
VP: 13 mmHg |
IP: 10.71 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.99 |
Fl.P: 75°F |
UEL: 11.0% |
LEL: 2.6% |
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| Class IC Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 73°F and below 100°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Amines; strong acids, alkalis & oxidizers; metal oxides; combustible materials |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose, respiratory system; headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; kidney, liver damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver tumors] |
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 wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0187 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0166 |
