| Agent Name |
m-Chlorotoluene |
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| CAS Number |
108-41-8 |
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| Formula |
C7-H7-Cl |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1-Chloro-3-methylbenzene; 1-Methyl-3-chlorobenzene; 3-Chloro-1-methylbenzene; 3-Chlorotoluene; m-Tolyl chloride; Benzene, 1-chloro-3-methyl-; Toluene, m-chloro- (8CI); [ChemIDplus] UN2238 |
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| Category |
Chlorinated Aromatic |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent and to make other chemicals and dyes; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Causes narcosis in high concentrations; [Hawley] Harmful by inhalation; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
3.68 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 126 deg F; [CAMEO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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