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ALLYL ALCOHOL 11

ALDRIN
Chemical Designations - Synonym: endo-, exo-, 1,2,3,4,lO,lO-Hexachloro-l,4,4a,5,8,8a-Hexahydro-
1,4:5,8-Dimethanonaphtalene, HHDN; Chemical Formula: C,,H,Cl,.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped) : Solid; Color: Tan to dark brown;
Odor: Mild chemical.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 'C and 1 atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
364.93; Boiling Point at I atm. : Not pertinent; Freezing Point: 219, 104, 377; Critical Temperature:
Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 1.6 at 20°C (solid); Vapor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gus): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vaporizm.on: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: During prolonged
exposure to mixing and loading operations, wear clean synthetic rubber gloves and mask or respirator
of the type passed by the US. Bureau of Mines for aldrin protection; Symptom Following Exposure:
Ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption of a toxic dose will induce nausea, vomiting, hyperexcitability,
tremors, epileptiform convulsions, and ventricular fibrillation. Aldrin may cause temporary reversible
kidney and liver injury. Symptoms may be seen after ingestion of less than 1 gram in an adult; ingestion
of 25 mg has caused death in children; General Treatment for Exposure: SKIN CONTACT: wash with
soap and running water. If material gets into eyes, wash immediately with running water for at least
15 min.; get medical attention. INGESTION: call physician immediately; induce vomiting. Repeat until
vomit fluid is clear. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Keep patient prone and
quiet. PHYSICIAN: administer barbiturates as anti-convulsant therapy. Observe paiient carefully
because repeated treatment may be necessary; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 0.25
mg/m3; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 1 mg/m3 for 30 rnin.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3; LD 50 to
500 mg/kg (rat); Late Toxicity: Chronic exposure produces benign tumors in mice; Vapor (Gqs) Im'tant
Characteristics: Vapors cause slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high
concentration. Effects is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If
spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening if the skin; Odor
Z'kreshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point: Not flammable; Flammable Limits in Air (W): Not pertinent; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide for fire involving solutions
of aldrin in hydrocarbon solvents; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Not pertinent; Special
Hazard3 of Combustion Products: Irritating fumes of hydrochloric acid and chlorinated decomposition
products are given off; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent; Electrical
Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

ALLYL ALCOHOL
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 2-Propen-1-01-Vinylcarbinol; Chemical Formula:
CH,=CHC&OH.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Characteristic, pungent; sharp; causes tears.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 and I atm.: Liquid; Molecular Weight:
58.08; Boiling Point at 1 am.: 206, 96.9, 370.1; Freezing Point: -200, -129, 144; Critical
Temperature: 521.4, 271.9, 545.1; Critical Pressure: 840, 57, 5.8; Specijic Gravity: 0.852 at 20°C
(liquid); Vapor (Gas) Density: 2.0; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.12; Latent Heat of
Vaporization: 295, 164, 6.87; Heat of Combustion: -13,720, -7620, -319.0; Heat of Decomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information -Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Organic canister or air
pack; rubber gloves, goggles; other protective equipment as required to prevent all body contact;
Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapors are quite irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Eye irritation may