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Propane sultone

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Synonyms & Trade Names
3-Hydroxy-1-propanesulphonic acid sultone, 1,3-Propane sultone
CAS No.
1120-71-4
RTECS No.
RP5425000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C₃H₆O₃S
Conversion
IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL
none
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
White, crystalline solid or a colorless liquid (above 86°F). [Note: Releases a foul odor as it melts.]
Molecular Weight
122.2
Boiling Point
?
Melting Point
86°F
Solubility
10%
Vapor Pressure
?
Ionization Potential
?
Specific Gravity
1.39
Flash Point
>235°F
Upper Explosive Limit
?
Lower Explosive Limit
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
None reported
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
Cancer Site
[in animals: skin tumors, leukemia, gliomas]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Water flush immediately
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 having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
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Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health