Propylene dichloride |
Synonyms & Trade Names Dichloro-1,2-propane; 1,2-Dichloropropane |
CAS No. 78-87-5 |
RTECS No. TX9625000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1279 130 |
FormulaCH3CHClCH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 4.62 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [400 ppm]
See: 78875 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 75 ppm (350 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1013;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. [pesticide] |
MW: 113.0 |
BP: 206°F |
FRZ: -149°F |
Sol: 0.3% |
VP: 40 mmHg |
IP: 10.87 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.16 |
Fl.P: 60°F |
UEL: 14.5% |
LEL: 3.4% |
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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 acids, active metals |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; drowsiness, dizziness; liver, kidney damage; in animals: central nervous system depression; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, central nervous system |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver & mammary gland 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
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
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:
(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: 0441
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