Haz-Map: Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Agents

Exposure Assessment
Agent Name	Nonylphenol
CAS Number	25154-52-3
Formula	C15-H24-O
Major Category	Other Classes
Synonyms	Nonylphenol; Nonylphenol, mixed isomers; [ChemFinder]
Category	Phenols
Description	Thick light yellow liquid with a phenolic odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses	Used as a chemical intermediate, an additive to plastics and rubber, a stabilizer in drilling muds, a demulsifier in petroleum, and a disinfectant; [HSDB]
Comments	Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Reference Link	HSDB
Skin Designation (ACGIH)	Not evaluated
Vapor Pressure	2.4 x 10 ^-05 mm Hg
Reference Link	International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)
Flammability (NFPA)	1: must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis	Yes
Dermatotoxin	Skin Burns
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies	Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: NONYLPHENOL
Toxicity Information	Search TOXNET
Chemical Information	Search ChemIDplus
Related Information in Haz-Map
Diseases	Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: Pneumonitis, toxic
Processes	Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Mining Petroleum Refining Plastic Composites Manufacturing Using Disinfectants