Allyl chloride
Synonyms & Trade Names
1-Chloro-2-propene, 3-Chloropropene, 3-ChloropropyleneExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 1 ppm (3 mg/m3) ST 2 ppm (6 mg/m3)OSHA PEL
TWA 1 ppm (3 mg/m3) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless, brown, yellow, or purple liquid with a pungent, unpleasant odor.Molecular Weight
76.5Boiling Point
113°FMelting Point
-210°FSolubility
0.4%Vapor Pressure
295 mmHgIonization Potential
10.05 eVSpecific Gravity
0.94Flash Point
-25°FUpper Exposive Limit
11.1%Lower Explosive Limit
2.9%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers, acids, amines, iron & aluminum chlorides, magnesium, zincExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, nose, mucous membrane; pulmonary edema; In Animals: liver, kidney injuryTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneysPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet (flammable)
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 25 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode*
Up to 50 ppm:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Up to 250 ppm:
(APF = 2000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division