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Agent Name Propylenediamine Alternative Name 1,2-Diaminopropane CAS Number 78-90-0 Formula C3-H10-N2 Major Category Nitrogen Compounds Synonyms 1,2-Diaminopropane; 1,2-Propanediamine; 1,2-Propylenediamine; Diaminopropane; Propylenediamine; PROPYLENEDIAMINE; [ChemFinder] Category Amines, Aliphatic Description Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor; [NJ-HSFS] Sources/Uses Used in the production of drugs, dyes, and rubber accelerators; [NJ-HSFS] Comments Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Exposure Assessment Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated Vapor Pressure 10.6 mm Hg Reference Link International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) Flammability (NFPA) 3: may ignite at ambient temperature Adverse Effects Toxic Pneumonitis Yes Dermatotoxin Skin Burns Links to Other NLM Databases Toxicity Information Search TOXNET Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus Related Information in Haz-Map Diseases Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Pneumonitis, toxic

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