alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetrabromo-o-xylene
Agent Name
alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-Tetrabromo-o-xylene
CAS Number
13209-15-9
Formula
C8-H6-Br4
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Bis(dibromomethyl)benzene; o-Xylene, alpha,alpha,alpha',alpha'-tetrabromo-; Benzene, 1,2-bis(dibromomethyl)-; [ChemIDplus] a,a,a'a'-Tetrabromo-o-xylene; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3261
Category
Halogenated Monoaromatics
Description
Light brown crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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