| Agent Name |
Benzyl ether |
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| CAS Number |
103-50-4 |
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| Formula |
C14-H14-O |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
1,1'-(Oxybis(methylene))bisbenzene; 1,1-Oxybismethylene, bis benzene; BA; BA (VAN); BA (plasticizer); Benzene, 1,1'-(oxybis(methylene))bis-; Benzyl oxide; Benzyl oxide [Czech]; Dibenzyl ether; Dibenzylether [Czech]; Ether, dibenzyl; Plasticator BA; Plastikator BA; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Ethers |
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| Description |
Colorless, unstable liquid; [Hawley] Immiscible or difficult to mix in water; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a plasticizer for nitrocellulose and synthetic rubber, a perfume solvent, a flavoring agent, and in cements; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] Irritating to the skin; [Hawley] Will not decompose if used and stored according to specifications; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.00103 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 135 deg C; [Hawley] mp = 1-4 deg C; bp = 297-299 deg C; [MSDSonline] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
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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: DIBENZYL ETHER
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