Nitroethane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Nitroetan |
CAS No. 79-24-3 |
RTECS No. KI5600000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2842 129 |
FormulaCH3CH2NO2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 3.07 mg/m3 |
IDLH 1000 ppm
See: 79243 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (310 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (310 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2526
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless, oily liquid with a mild, fruity odor. |
MW: 75.1 |
BP: 237°F |
FRZ: -130°F |
Sol: 5% |
VP(77°F): 21 mmHg |
IP: 10.88 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.05 |
Fl.P: 82°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 3.4% |
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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; hydrocarbons; combustibles; metal oxides |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms dermatitis; in animals: lacrimation (discharge of tears); dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary rales, edema; liver, kidney injury; narcosis |
Target Organs Skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, kidneys, liver |
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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 wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1000 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:
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0817
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