| Agent Name |
1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene |
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| Alternative Name |
Tetralin |
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| CAS Number |
119-64-2 |
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| Formula |
C10-H12 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Naphthalene 1,2,3,4-tetrahydride; Tetralin; Tetrahydronaphthalene; THN; Bacticin; [ChemFinder] Benzocyclohexane; Naphthalene 1,2,3,4-tetrahydride; Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-; delta(sup 5,7,9)-Naphthantriene; Tetrahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalene; 1,2,3,4-Tetrahydronaphthalin; Tetranap; [HSDB] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Naphthalenes |
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| Description |
Light-colored liquid; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in the solvent, paint, varnish, and rubber industries; tetralin is used in shoe polish and floor wax; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Listed in table of "Methemoglobinemia-inducing agents: industrial, environmental, and pharmaceutical"; [Sullivan, p. 729]; Tetralin is a skin and mucous membrane irritant. When used in poorly ventilated areas, tetralin may cause central nervous system depression. Ingestion of tetralin has caused green urine and laboratory evidence of liver and kidney injury. [HSDB] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations may cause CNS effects; May cause kidney injury; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.36 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (guinea pigs) = 275 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 82 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: TETRALIN
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