| Agent Name |
Allylamine |
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| CAS Number |
107-11-9 |
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| Formula |
C3-H7-N |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
2-Propen-1-amine; 2-Propenamine; 2-Propenylamine; 3-Amino-1-propene;3-Aminopropene; 3-Aminopropylene; Monoallylamine; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Colorless to light-yellow liquid with a strong ammonia-like odor; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to vulcanize rubber and to manufacture other organic chemicals; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
A lachrymator; Caustic to skin, eyes, respiratory tract; Inhalation can induce acute pulmonary edema; A mild CNS depressant; Causes "halo vision" at low concentrations; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
242 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
2.5 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 177 ppm/8H |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ALLYLAMINE
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