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Agent Name 1,2-Diisopropylbenzene
CAS Number 577-55-9
Formula C12-H18
Major Category Solvents
Synonyms o-Diisopropylbenzene; 1,2-Bis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Benzene, 1,2-bis(1-methylethyl)-; Benzene, o-diisopropyl-; [ChemIDplus]
Category Aromatic Solvents
Description Colorless liquid; [HSDB]
Comments A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May be harmful after ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; Anesthetic effect at high doses; [MSDSonline]
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes Flash point = 77 deg C; [HSDB]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin CNS Solvent Syndrome
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