International Chemical Safety Cards

1-NITROPROPANE

ICSC: 1050

1-NP
CH₃CH₂CH₂NO₂
Molecular mass: 89.1

ICSC #    1050
CAS #     108-03-2
RTECS # TZ5075000
UN #        2608
EC #         609-001-00-6
March 25, 1996 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 36°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 36°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
•INHALATION	Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN		Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	(Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases.

Xn symbol
R: 10-20/21/22
S: 2-9
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1050

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

1-NITROPROPANE

ICSC: 1050

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes and gases. Reacts violently with oxidants strong bases .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 25 ppm as TWA; A4; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 25 ppm, 92 mg/mł;
Peak limitation category: I(4); Pregnancy risk group: IIc;
(DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m³)
NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (90 mg/m³)
NIOSH IDLH: 1000 ppm

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 132°C
Melting point: -108°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.99
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 1.4
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 1.0

Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.02
Flash point: 36°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 421°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.2-?

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

Upper explosive limit is unknown in literature. Protective clothing recommended for > 8 hours: Butyl Rubber, Polyvinyl Alcohol. Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GF1-III

NFPA Code: H1; F3; R1;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1050	1-NITROPROPANE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.