| Agent Name |
Butyraldehyde |
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| CAS Number |
123-72-8 |
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| Formula |
C4-H8-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Butanal; n-Butyraldehyde; Butal; Butyl aldehyde; Butyric aldehyde; Butaldehyde; Butalyde; n-Butanal; n-Butyl aldehyde; [ChemFinder] UN1129 |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
A clear liquid with a pugent odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"Chiefly in mfr of rubber accelerators, synthetic resins, solvents, plasticizers"; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Butyraldehyde is a skin irritant. [Quick CPC] "Inhalation will cause irritation and possibly nausea, vomiting, headache, and loss of consciousness." [CAMEO] See "ALDEHYDES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
111 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) =60,000 ppm/0.5h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 20 deg F; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BUTYRALDEHYDE
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