Agent Name |
1,2-Diethylbenzene |
CAS Number |
135-01-3 |
Formula |
C10-H14 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
Benzene, 1,2-diethyl-; Benzene, o-diethyl-; o-Diethylbenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2049 |
Category |
Aromatic Solvents |
Description |
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate, a solvent, and in powderless etching; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A skin, eye, and nose irritant; Volunteers exposed to 2000 ppm experience severe eye irritation and lacrimation; In high-dose animal experiments; causes injury to the liver, CNS, and peripheral nerves; HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Vapor Pressure |
1.05 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (mice) > 30,000 mg/m3 |
Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 57 deg C; [HSDB] |
Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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-DIETHYLBENZENE
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