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1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane

Synonyms & Trade Names
Dichloronitroethane
CAS No.
594-72-9
RTECS No.
KI1050000
DOT ID & Guide
2650 153
Formula
CH3CCl2NO2
Conversion
1 ppm = 5.89 mg/m3
IDLH
25 ppm
See: 594729
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 2 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL
†: C 10 ppm (60 mg/m3)
Measurement Methods

NIOSH 1601;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless liquid with an unpleasant odor. [fumigant]
MW:
143.9
BP:
255°F
FRZ:
?
Sol:
0.3%
VP:
15 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
1.43
Fl.P:
136°F
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers [Note: Corrosive to iron in presence of moisture.]
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
In animals: irritation eyes, skin; liver, heart, kidney damage; pulmonary edema, hemorrhage
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system
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
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH

Up to 20 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(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: 0434
 

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