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Chemical Sampling Information
Propoxur
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General Description

NAME: Propoxur

SYNONYM(s): 2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenyl methylcarbamate; Baygon

IMIS: 0318

CAS: 114-26-1

NIOSH: RTECS FC3150000; 23866

DESCRIPTION:

Solid.
MW: 209
MP: 91 C

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A3 (Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans)

NIOSH REL: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cholinesterase inhibition (HE6) LD50 (oral, rat) 70 mg/kg

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Acetonitrile
MAX V: 60 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLC/UL58.
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: OSHA personnel may obtain sampling tubes from SLTC.

COND: Acetonitrile extraction; Zorbax ODS column; 45% Acetonitrile 55% water; 1 mL/min; UV 214 nm; retention time, 5.9 min; DL 1 ng/inj C/P KM 4-79

WIPE:

Yes, with Glass Fiber Filter. SOLVENT: Isopropanol


Revision Date: 01/13/1999
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