Agent Name |
Allyl alcohol |
CAS Number |
107-18-6 |
Formula |
C3-H6-O |
Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms |
2-Propen-1-ol; 2-Propenol; 2-Propenyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxypropene; Alcool allilco [Italian]; Alcool allylique [French]; Allilowy alkohol [Polish]; Allyl alcohol; Allylalkohol [German]; Allylic alcohol; Propen-1-ol-3; Propenyl alcohol; Shell unkrautted A; Vinyl carbinol; Vinylcarbinol; Weed drench; [ChemIDplus] UN1098 |
Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used to produce resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals; has been used in chemical warfare; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure; [CHRIS] Pulmonary congestion and hepatic injury in acute animal studies; [ACGIH] Pulmonary edema may result from inhalation of high concentrations. [NJ-HSFS] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TIH |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
PEL (OSHA) |
2 ppm |
IDLH (NIOSH) |
20 ppm |
Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs |
Human data: Severe eye irritation is reported to result from exposure at 25 ppm [Dunlap et al. 1958] |
Vapor Pressure |
26.1 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low |
1.4 ppm |
Odor Threshold High |
2.1 ppm |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 76 ppm/8 hr |
Explanatory Notes |
Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 1.7 ppm); Flash point = 22 deg C; |
Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Lacrimator |
Yes |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALLYL ALCOHOL
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