| Agent Name | Diisopropylbenzene, all isomers |
|---|---|
| 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] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| 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] |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Neurotoxin | CNS Solvent Syndrome |
| Links to Other NLM Databases | |
| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
| Toxicity Information | |
| Chemical Information | |
| Related Information in HazMap | |
| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
| Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |
Agent Name
Diisopropylbenzene, all isomers
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]
Exposure Assessment
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]
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
CNS Solvent Syndrome
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap