1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Synonyms & Trade Names
Allyl trichloride, Glycerol trichlorohydrin, Glyceryl trichlorohydrin, TrichlorohydrinExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca TWA 10 ppm (60 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix AOSHA PEL
TWA 50 ppm (300 mg/m3) See Appendix GPhysical Description
Colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor.Molecular Weight
147.4Boiling Point
314°FFreezing Point
6°FSolubility
0.1%Vapor Pressure
3 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
1.39Flash Point
160°FUpper Exposive Limit
(302°F): 12.6%Lower Explosive Limit
(248°F): 3.2%
Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Chemically-active metals, strong caustics & oxidizersExposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, nose, throat; central nervous system depression; In Animals: liver, kidney injury; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneysCancer Site
[in animals: forestomach, liver & mammary gland cancer]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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