| Agent Name |
Neopentane |
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| CAS Number |
463-82-1 |
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| Formula |
C5-H12 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
2,2-Dimethylpropane; tert-Pentane; Tetramethylmethane; [ACGIH] |
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| Category |
Aliphatics, Saturated |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a gasoline-like odor; [ACGIH] Gas at room temperature and pressure; Shipped as a liquefied gas; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a solvent, a blowing agent, and to manufacture low-temperature thermometers and butyl rubber; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
Narcosis and irritation are "Critical Effects." [ACGIH] See "n-Pentane." |
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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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| PEL (OSHA) |
1000 ppm |
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| MAK |
1000 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1290 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
400 ppm |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from ACGIH; MP = -16.6 degrees C; BP = 9.5 degrees C; [ACGIH] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
4: burns readily |
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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: NEOPENTANE
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