| Agent Name |
1,8-Octamethylenediamine |
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| CAS Number |
373-44-4 |
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| Formula |
C8-H20-N2 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
1,8-Diaminooctane; 1,8-Octylenediamine; Octamethylenediamine; 1,8-Octanediamine; [ChemIDplus] UN3259 |
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| Category |
Amines, Aliphatic |
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| Description |
Faint yellow crystals, hygroscopic; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to produce fungicides; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to the skin; Can cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
ERG guide is for" Polyamines, solid, corrosive, n.o.s." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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