| Agent Name |
Benzotriazole |
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| CAS Number |
95-14-7 |
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| Formula |
C6-H5-N3 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,2,-Aminozophenylene; 1,2,3-Benzotriazole; 1,2,3-Triaza-1H-indene; 1,2,3-Triazaindene; 1,2-Aminoazophenylene; 1H-1,2,3-Benzotriazole; 1H-Benzotriazole; 2,3-Diazaindole; Azimidobenzene; Aziminobenzene; Benzene azimide; Benzisotriazole; Benzotriazole; Benzotriazole (VAN); Benztriazole; Cobratec #99; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Description |
A white or tan crystalline powder; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an anti-corrosion agent and an anti-fogging agent in developing photographs; also used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] A known skin sensitizer, benzotriazole is being used less often as an anti-corrosion agent in metalworking fluids. [Kanerva, p. 692] |
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| Comments |
Benzotriazole is a potential skin sensitizer used in the aircraft industry as a corrosion inhibitor. [Kanerva, p. 806] An eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 1,910 mg/m3/3H |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: 1,2,3-BENZOTRIAZOLE
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