| Agent Name |
Cyclohexylisocyanate |
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| CAS Number |
3173-53-3 |
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| Formula |
C7-H11-N-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Cyclohexyl isocyanate; Cyclohexylisocyanate; Isocyanatocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, isocyanato-; Isocyanic acid, cyclohexyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2488 |
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| Category |
Monoisocyanates |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with pungent odor; [ICSC] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Lachrymator; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] Can cause bronchitis, asthma, and life-threatening chemical pneumonitis; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.02 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 120 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Asthma |
Yes |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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