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Agent Name
Pyromellitic dianhydride
CAS Number
89-32-7
Formula
C10-H2-O6
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
Pyromelletic dianhydride; PMDA; 1,2,3,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic anhydride; 1H,3H-Benzo[1,2-c:4,5-c']difuran-1,3,5,7-tetrone; 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic anhydride; 1,2,4,5-Benzenetetracarboxylic dianhydride; [ChemFinder]
Category
Acid Anhydrides
Description
Used as a curing agent for epoxy resins; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Occupational asthma reported in workers using epoxy resin adhesives; [Malo]
Reference Link
Asthma and atopy in workers with an epoxy adhesive
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
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Health Studies
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank:
PYROMELLITIC DIANHYDRIDE
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Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Asthma, occupational
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:
Plastic Composites Manufacturing
Working with Glues and Adhesives
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Last updated: January, 2009