| Agent Name |
Pentachloroethane |
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| CAS Number |
76-01-7 |
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| Formula |
C2-H-Cl5 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Ethane pentachloride; Pentalin; [NIOSH] |
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| Category |
Chlorinated Solvents |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a metal degreaser, dry cleaning agent, fumigant, and timber drying agent; also used as a solvent for chemicals, resins, and gums; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A central nervous system depressant in acute animal studies; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| MAK |
5 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rat) = 4238 ppm/2 hr |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PENTACHLOROETHANE
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