1,2,3-Trichloropropane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Allyl trichloride, Glycerol trichlorohydrin, Glyceryl trichlorohydrin, Trichlorohydrin |
CAS No. 96-18-4 |
RTECS No. TZ9275000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaCH2ClCHClCH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 6.03 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [100 ppm]
See: 96184 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. |
MW: 147.4 |
BP: 314°F |
FRZ: 6°F |
Sol: 0.1% |
VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.39 |
Fl.P: 160°F |
UEL(302°F): 12.6% |
LEL(248°F): 3.2% |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Chemically-active metals, strong caustics & oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, nose, throat; central nervous system depression; in animals: liver, kidney injury; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
Cancer Site[in animals: forestomach, liver & mammary gland cancer] |
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
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
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: 0683 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0238 |
