| Agent Name |
Pentachlorobenzene |
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| CAS Number |
608-93-5 |
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| Formula |
C6-H-Cl5 |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
1,2,3,4,5-Pentachlorobenzene; Benzene, pentachloro-; PCB; Pentachlorobenzene; QCB; [ChemIDplus] UN3077 [MSDSonline] |
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| Category |
Other Chlorinated Hydrocarbons |
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| Description |
Clear to white crystals with a characteristic odor; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate for pentachloronitrobenzene; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
May cause liver injury; Reproductive toxin in animals; Produces HCl when burned; [ICSC] It is relatively unreactive, and it is insoluble in water. [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.0065 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PENTACHLOROBENZENE
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