| Agent Name |
Propionaldehyde |
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| CAS Number |
123-38-6 |
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| Formula |
C3-H6-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Propanal; Propionic aldehyde; Methylacetaldehyde; Propyl aldehyde; Propaldehyde; Propylic aldehyde; Proprionaldehyde; Propionaldhyde; Aldehyde C(3); [ChemFinder] UN1275 |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
Clear liquid with an overpowering fruity odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make propionic acid, polyvinyl, other plastics, and rubber chemicals; Used as a disinfectant and preservative; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Propionaldehyde is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] An eye, nose, and throat irritant that may cause nausea and vomiting; [CAMEO] See "ALDEHYDES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
20 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
317 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 8,000 ppm/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 15 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PROPIONALDEHYDE
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