Agent Name |
1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene |
CAS Number |
95-94-3 |
Formula |
C6-H2-Cl4 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorbenzol [Russian]; Benzene tetrachloride; Benzene, 1,2,4,5-tetrachloro-; s-Tetrachlorobenzene; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Chlorinated Aromatic |
Description |
Colorless needles with a strong, unpleasant odor; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in the synthesis of other organic compounds; [HSDB] |
Comments |
If burned, toxic fumes include hydrogen chloride and phosgene; Chronic feeding studies of animals show evidence of damage to liver, kidneys, lungs, and thyroid gland; LD50 (oral, rat, male) = 3105 mg/kg; At lethal doses, animals have CNS depression, diarrhea, and coma; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.0054 mm Hg |
Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2,4,5-TETRACHLOROBENZENE
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