Allyl alcohol

107-18-6

C3-H6-O

Toxic Gases & Vapors

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

Other Toxic Gases & Vapors

Colorless liquid with a pungent, mustard-like odor; [NIOSH]

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]

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]

OECD SIDS: 2-Propen-1-ol - 2005

Yes

Yes

0.5 ppm

2 ppm

20 ppm

Human data: Severe eye irritation is reported to result from exposure at 25 ppm [Dunlap et al. 1958].

26.1 mm Hg

1.4 ppm

2.1 ppm

4 ppm

LC50 (rat) = 76 ppm/8hr

Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 1.7 ppm); Flash point = 22 deg C;

ICSC: Allyl alcohol

Yes

Yes

Hepatotoxin, Secondary

Skin Burns

Not Classifiable

Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:

• ALLYL ALCOHOL

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Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

• Pneumonitis, toxic