Agent Name | Diisopropylbenzene, all isomers |
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CAS Number | 25321-09-9 |
Formula | C12-H18 |
Major Category | Solvents |
Synonyms | Bis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Diisopropylbenzenes; Benzene, bis(1-methylethyl)-; Benzene, diisopropyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3082 |
Category | Aromatic Solvents |
Description | Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Clear amber liquid; [CAMEO] |
Sources/Uses | Occurs in isomeric forms ortho, meta, and para; Blended into gasoline, diesel, and other hydrocarbon fuels; [HSDB] Used to make diisopropylbenzeneperoxide; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP] |
Comments | Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] An eye, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause CNS depression; Defats the skin; [CAMEO] May cause mild to moderate irritation, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO] |
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Lethal Concentration | LCLo (rat) = 5,300 mg/m3/4h |
Explanatory Notes | The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s." VP = 0.25-0.39 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [HSDB] |
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Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |