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Agent Name Tetrahydrothiophene
CAS Number 110-01-0
Formula C4-H8-S
Major Category Other Classes
Synonyms Pennodorant 1013; Pennodorant 1073; THT; Tetrahydrothiofen [Czech]; Tetrahydrothiophen; Tetramethylene sulfide; Tetramethylenesulfide; Thiacyclopentane; Thilane; Thiofan [Czech]; Thiolane; Thiophane; Thiophene, tetrahydro-; UN2412; [ChemIDplus]
Category Sulfur Compounds
Description Clear to white liquid with a foul odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses Used as a solvent, chemical intermediate, and odorant for fuel gas and other gases and liquids; [HSDB]
Comments Not an eye irritant; Workers complained of nausea and headaches; [HSDB]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
MAK 50 ppm
Vapor Pressure 18.4 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration LC50 (mice) = 27,000 mg/m3/2H
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