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