Agent Name | Isophthaloyl dichloride |
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Alternative Name | 1,3-Benzenedicarbonyl chloride |
CAS Number | 99-63-8 |
Formula | C8-H4-Cl2-O2 |
Major Category | Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Synonyms | 1,3-Benzenedicarbonyl chloride; 1,3-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, dichloride; Dichlorid kyseliny isoftalove [Czech]; Isophthalic acid chloride; Isophthalic acid dichloride; Isophthalic chloride; Isophthaloyl dichloride; Isophthalyl chloride; Isophthalyl dichloride; Isothaloyl chloride; m-Benzenedicarbonyl chloride; m-Phthalic dichloride; m-Phthaloyl chloride; m-Phthalyl dichloride; meta-Phthalyl dichloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3096 |
Category | Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
Description | Solid; [Hawley] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses | Used in dyes, synthetic fibers, resins, films, and glass coatings; [HSDB] |
Comments | Reacts with water; [Hawley] A skin and eye irritant; [HSDB] Evolves HCl upon reaction with water; A moderate to severe skin irritant; [CHEMINFO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause edema and chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline] |
Exposure Assessment | |
Lethal Concentration | LC (rat) > 31,000 mg/m3/4h |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, water-reactive, n.o.s." |
Flammability (NFPA) | |
Adverse Effects | |
Toxic Pneumonitis | Yes |
Dermatotoxin | Skin Burns |
Links to Other NLM Databases | |
Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |