| Agent Name |
p-Toluenesulfonic acid |
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| CAS Number |
104-15-4 |
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| Formula |
C7-H8-O3-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
4-Methylbenzenesulfonic acid; p-Toluenesulfonic acid; Methylbenzenesulfonic acid; PTSA; Toluene-4-sulfonic acid; Toluenesulfonic acid; Tosic acid; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless crystals; |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the chemical industry as a catalyst; also used in the manufacturing of textile dyes, drugs, cleaning agents, polymers, and paints; [HSDB] Used in photography (color bleaching); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] High inhalation exposure of dust may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 106-107 degrees C; [HSDB] |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: P-TOLUENESULFONIC ACID
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