Agent Name | Allyl alcohol |
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CAS Number | 107-18-6 |
Formula | C3-H6-O |
Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms | 2-Propen-1-ol; 2-Propenol; 2-Propenyl alcohol; 3-Hydroxypropene; Alcool allilco [Italian]; Alcool allylique [French]; Allilowy alkohol [Polish]; Allyl alcohol; Allylalkohol [German]; Allylic alcohol; Propen-1-ol-3; Propenyl alcohol; Shell unkrautted A; Vinyl carbinol; Vinylcarbinol; Weed drench; [ChemIDplus] UN1098 |
Category | Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Description | Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses | Used to produce resins, plasticizers, pharmaceuticals, and other organic chemicals; has been used in chemical warfare; [ACGIH] Used exclusively as an intermediate in chemical manufacture; [Reference #1] |
Comments | Liquid causes first degree burns on short exposure; [CHRIS] Pulmonary congestion and hepatic injury in acute animal studies; [ACGIH] A lachrymator; [CHEMINFO] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Causes lachrymation; May have effects on the muscles (local spasm and aching); May cause liver and kidney injury; [ICSC] May cause eye and nasal mucosa irritation; [Reference #1] A strong reducing agent that may polymerize; A severe skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant (may cause burns on contact); Inhalation may cause pulmonary edema; [CAMEO] A skin, respiratory tract, and strong eye irritant; A photosensitizer and lachrymator; Toxic ingestion; Highly toxic by inhalation and skin absorption; Targets the liver, lung, and kidney; [Aldrich MSDS] |
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Skin Designation (ACGIH) | Yes |
TIH | Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) | 0.5 ppm |
PEL (OSHA) | 2 ppm |
IDLH (NIOSH) | 20 ppm |
Excerpts from Documentation for IDLHs | Human data: Severe eye irritation is reported to result from exposure at 25 ppm [Dunlap et al. 1958]. |
Vapor Pressure | 26.1 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low | 1.4 ppm |
Odor Threshold High | 2.1 ppm |
RD50 | 4 ppm |
Lethal Concentration | LC50 (rat) = 76 ppm/8hr |
Explanatory Notes | Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 1.7 ppm); Flash point = 22 deg C; |
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Adverse Effects | |
Lacrimator | Yes |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Hepatotoxin | Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
ACGIH Carcinogen | Not Classifiable |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |