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Isopropyl alcohol (2-Propanol, IPA) respirator selection(CH3)2CHOH (C3H8O)

Solvent, surface disinfectant/cleaner (rubbing alcohol), electronics cleaning, pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturing.

OSHA PEL
400 ppm
TWA 8-hr
NIOSH REL
400 ppm
TWA 8-hr (also STEL 500 ppm)
IDLH
2,000 ppm
Molecular weight
60.1 g/mol

Calculator for Isopropyl alcohol (2-Propanol, IPA)

Inputs

Isopropyl alcohol (2-Propanol, IPA) exposure

Unit
ppm
ppm
ppm

Enter molecular weight to convert values when you switch between ppm and mg/m³.

Result

Enter a concentration and an exposure limit to see the compliant respirators and their Maximum Use Concentration.

Hazard ratio = concentration ÷ OEL · Minimum APF must meet or exceed it · MUC = APF × OEL (capped at IDLH). Source: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(i)(A), Table 1 — Assigned Protection Factors. Last verified 2026-07-16.

Maximum use concentration for Isopropyl alcohol (2-Propanol, IPA) by respirator

MUC = APF × the OSHA PEL (400 ppm), capped at the IDLH (2,000 ppm). Use this as a reference for the highest concentration each respirator class may be used at.

RespiratorAPFMUC (ppm)
Air-Purifying Respirator · Quarter mask52,000
Air-Purifying Respirator · Half mask102,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Half mask · Demand102,000IDLH
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus · Half mask · Demand102,000IDLH
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator · Helmet / hood252,000IDLH
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator · Loose-fitting facepiece252,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Helmet / hood · Continuous flow252,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Loose-fitting facepiece · Continuous flow252,000IDLH
Air-Purifying Respirator · Full facepiece502,000IDLH
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator · Half mask502,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Full facepiece · Demand502,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Half mask · Continuous flow502,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Half mask · Pressure-demand / positive-pressure502,000IDLH
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus · Full facepiece · Demand502,000IDLH
Powered Air-Purifying Respirator · Full facepiece1,0002,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Full facepiece · Continuous flow1,0002,000IDLH
Supplied-Air Respirator (Airline) · Full facepiece · Pressure-demand / positive-pressure1,0002,000IDLH
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus · Full facepiece · Pressure-demand / positive-pressure10,0002,000IDLH

Notes

NIOSH REL TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3) AND STEL 500 ppm (1225 mg/m3). OSHA PEL TWA 400 ppm (980 mg/m3). IDLH 2,000 ppm [10% LEL]. Conversion 1 ppm = 2.46 mg/m3; MW 60.1.

Sources

Data confidence: high. Values are cited from OSHA and NIOSH but should be verified against the current source and a qualified professional before use. See how this works.

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