1,3-Phenylene diisocyanate
Agent Name
1,3-Phenylene diisocyanate
CAS Number
123-61-5
Formula
C8-H4-N2-O2
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,3-Diisocyanatobenzene; Benzene 1,3-diisocyanate; Benzene, 1,3-diisocyanato-; Benzene, m-diisocyanato-; Benzene-1,3-diisocyanate; m-Phenylene diisocyanate; m-Phenylene isocyanate; Nacconate 400; Isocyanic acid, m-phenylene ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Diisocyanates
Description
White solid with an irritating odor; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intravenous LD50 (mouse) = 5,600 mg/kg; [RTECS] Hydrolyzed by water; A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause respiratory sensitization; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] A lachrymator; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "DIISOCYANATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Isocyanates, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: