Propyl nitrate
- Nitric acid, propyl ester
- 1-Propyl Nitrate
Propyl nitrate | |
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| Formula | CH3CH2CH2ONO2 |
| Structure | |
| Description | A white to straw-colored liquid with an ether-like odor. 4 042 032, 1977). |
| Uses | Fuel ignition promoter, in rocket fuel formulations, as organic intermediate. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 627-13-4 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 210-985-0 |
| RTECS | UK0350000 |
| RTECS class | Other |
| UN (DOT) | 1865 |
| Merck | 12,8049 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1701406 |
| Beilstein Reference | 4-01-00-01424 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-2814 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | NDSL |
| US TSCA | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C3H7NO3 |
| Formula mass | 105.09 |
| Melting point, °C | -100 |
| Boiling point, °C | 110 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 18 |
| Vapor density (air=1) | 3.6 |
| Density | 1.0747 g/cm3 (5 C) |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Surface tension | 27.45 g/s2 (18 C) |
| Refractive index | 1.3948 (20 C) |
| Heat of vaporization | 40.61 kJ/mol |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Handling | All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Protection | Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. |
| Respirators | Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
| Small spills/leaks | Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. |
| Stability | No data. |
| Incompatibilities | If mixed with reducing agents, including hydrides, sulfides and nitrides, they may begin a vigorous reaction that culminates in a detonation. |
| Decomposition | Forms explosive mixtures with combustible materials. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | 17 | |||
| Autoignition, °C | 176 | |||
| Upper exp. limit, % | 100 | |||
| Lower exp. limit, % | 2 | |||
| Fire fighting | Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. | |||
| Fire potential | HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. | |||
| Hazards | Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. | |||
| Combustion products | Toxic gases and vapors, such as oxides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide, may be released in a fire. | |||
| NFPA | Health | 2 | ||
| Flammability | 3 | |||
| Reactivity | 3 | |||
| Special | O | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | NIOSH REL: TWA 25 ppm (105 mg/m3) ST 40 ppm (170 mg/m3) OSHA PEL: TWA 25 ppm (110 mg/m3) IDLH 500 ppm |
| Poison_Class | 4 |
| Exposure effects | |
| Ingestion | See inhalation. |
| Inhalation | May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. |
| Skin | See inhalation. |
| Eyes | See inhalation. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Seek medical assistance. |
| Inhalation | Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. |
| Skin | Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. |
| Eyes | In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 1865 | |
| Response guide | 131 | |
| Hazard class | 3 | |
| Packing Group | II | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | PNI | |
| Std. Transport # | 4910561 | |
| IMO Chemical Code | 17 | |
| IMO Pollution Category | B | |