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Agent Name Ammonium xylenesulfonate
CAS Number 26447-10-9
Formula C8-H10-O3-S.H3-N
Major Category Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms Benzenesulfonic acid, dimethyl-, ammonium salt; Xylenesulfonic acid, ammonium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category Ammonium Compounds
Description Solid; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Available as a clear, yellow liquid with an ammonia odor that is 40% ammonium xylene sulfonate and 60% water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used in consumer cleaning and personal care products; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] Used as a catalyst and intermediate in organic synthesis; [MSDSonline]
Comments A skin and eye irritant; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 50 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes Vapor pressure from MSDSonline;
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