| Agent Name |
alpha-Chloro-p-xylene |
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| Alternative Name |
4-Methylbenzyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
104-82-5 |
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| Formula |
C8-H9-Cl |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
(4-Methylphenyl)methyl chloride; 1-(Chloromethyl)-4-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-4-(chloromethyl)benzene; 4-(Chloromethyl)toluene; Benzene, 1-(chloromethyl)-4-methyl-; alpha-Chloro-p-xylene; p-(Chloromethyl)toluene; p-Methylbenzyl chloride; p-Tolylmethyl chloride; p-Xylene, alpha-chloro-; p-Xylyl chloride; p-Xylyl-alpha-chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1760 |
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| Category |
Halogenated Aromatics |
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| Description |
Fuming liquid; characteristic odor; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Powerful lachrymator; [Merck Index] Corrosive; Harmful if swallowed; May cause chemical pneumonitis after inhalation of high concentrations; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.29 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
ERG Guide for "Corrosive liquid, n.o.s." |
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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: ALPHA-CHLORO-P-XYLENE
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