| Agent Name |
Propionic anhydride |
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| CAS Number |
123-62-6 |
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| Formula |
C6-H10-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Plastics & Rubber |
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| Synonyms |
Anhydrid kyseliny propionove [Czech]; Methylacetic anhydride; Propanoic acid, anhydride; Propanoic anhydride; Propionic acid anhydride; Propionic anhydride; Propionyl oxide; UN2496; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Acid Anhydrides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [Hawley] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to manufacture perfumes, oils, resins, dyes, pharmaceuticals, and cellulose esters; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Comments |
Liquid may cause first degree burns after brief skin contact; [CHRIS] Heavy acute exposure can cause pulmonary edema; Chronic exposure can cause bronchitis; May be a skin sensitizer; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
1.36 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PROPIONIC ANHYDRIDE
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