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| Isopropylamine |
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General Description
Synonym(s): Monoisopropylamine; 2-Aminopropane
OSHA IMIS Code Number: 1562
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) Registry Number: 75-31-0
NIOSH, Registry of Toxic Effects (RTECS) Identification Number: RTECS NT8400000; 44678
Department of Transportation Regulation Number (49 CFR 172.101): UN1221 Flammable Liquid
Chemical Description and Physical Properties: Colorless liquid with a pungent, ammonia-like odor.
molecular weight: 59
boiling point: 90° F
vapor pressure: 478 mm
melting point: -139° F
Potentially hazardous incompatibilities: Strong acids and oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for General Industry: 5 ppm, 12 mg/m3 (TWA)
OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for Construction Industry: 5 ppm, 12 mg/m3 (TWA)
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 5 ppm, 12 mg/m3 (TWA); 10 ppm, 24 mg/m3 (STEL)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL): 5 ppm (TWA); 10 ppm (STEL)
Health Factors
Potential symptom(s): Eye, nose, throat, skin irritation; pulmonary edema; visual disturbance; skin, eye burns; dermatitis
Health Effect(s): Irritation-Eye, Nose, Throat, Skin---Marked (HE14)
Affected organ(s): Respiratory system, skin, eyes
NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
sampling media: Midget Fritted Glass Bubbler (MFGB) containing 10 mL of 0.05 M H2SO4.
maximum volume: 100 Liters maximum flow rate: 1.0 L/min (TWA)
maximum volume: 15 Liters maximum flow rate: 1.0 L/min (STEL)
current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
method reference: NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods (NIOSH S-147)
method classification: Fully Validated
sampling media: Coated XAD-2 Tube (80/40 sections, 20/60 mesh); coating is 10% (w/w) 1-Naphthylisothiocyanate (NITC)
analytical solvent: Dimethylformamide
maximum volume: 20 Liters maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min (TWA)
maximum volume: 1.5 Liters maximum flow rate: 0.1 L/min (STEL)
current analytical method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography; HPLV/UV
method reference: OSHA Manual of Analytical Methods (OSHA In-house File)
method classification: Partially Validated
On-Site Sampling Techniques/Methods:
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: AUER/MSA
model/type: Triethylamine-5, MSA P/N 804134, AUER P/N 5086-816
sampling information: follow manufacturer's instructions
upper measurement limit: 30 ppm
detection limit: approximately 1 ppm
overall uncertainty: unknown
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
device: Detector Tube
manufacturer: Gastec
model/type: 180
sampling information: 1 stroke
upper measurement limit: 110 ppm
detection limit: 1 ppm
overall uncertainty: 16.4% for 6 to 22 ppm, 8.2% for 22 to 110 ppm
method reference: on-site air secondary (manufacturer)
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| Revised: 07 April 2003 |
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