| Agent Name |
Cycloheptane |
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| CAS Number |
291-64-5 |
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| Formula |
C7-H14 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Heptamethylene; Suberane; UN2241; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a laboratory reagent and a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
If left on clothes, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] Inhalation of high concentrations can cause loss of consciousness; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
21.6 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYCLOHEPTANE
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