| Agent Name |
Cyclopentane |
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| CAS Number |
287-92-3 |
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| Formula |
C5-H10 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Pentamethylene; [NIOSH] UN1146 |
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| Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a mild, sweet odor; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a laboratory reagent; also used as a solvent in paint, shoe manufacturing, and wax extraction; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Causes central nervous system depression in acute animal studies; [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
600 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
318 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 106,000 mg/m3 |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = -37 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CYCLOPENTANE
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