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Agent Name Diallyl phthalate
CAS Number 131-17-9
Formula C14-H14-O4
Major Category Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, di-2-propenyl ester; Allyl phthalate; Dapon 35; Dapon R; Di-2-propenyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate; Diallylester kyseliny ftalove [Czech]; Phthalic acid, diallyl ester; o-Phthalic acid, diallyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN3082
Category Phthalate Esters
Description Clear liquid; [Hawley] Slightly yellow; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Used to make insulators, potentiometers, and circuit boards in communication, computer, and aerospace systems; Also used as a monomer in thermosetting plastics, a diluent in polyester spray systems, a dye carrier; a sealant in insulating varnishes and metal castings, and an impregnant for jewelry; [HSDB]
Comments May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; A lachrymator; May cause liver damage; [CAMEO] Lachrymator; Harmful if skin contact, ingested, or inhaled; [MSDSonline] See "PHTHALATE ESTERS."
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure 0.00116 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration LC50 (rats) = 5,200 mg/m3/1h
Explanatory Notes Flash point = 166 deg C; [ICSC] ERG Guide is for "Hazardous waste, liquid, n.o.s."
Flammability (NFPA) 1: must be preheated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Lacrimator Yes
Hepatotoxin Hepatotoxin, Secondary
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DIALLYL PHTHALATE  
Toxicity Information Search TOXNET
Chemical Information Search ChemIDplus
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