Agent Name
dl-alpha-Pinene
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
DL-alpha-Pinene; [Acros Organics MSDS] UN2368
Description
Liquid with an odor of turpentine; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make camphor, insecticides, solvents, plasticizers, perfume bases, and synthetic pine oil; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; Inhalation may cause dizziness or suffocation; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "alpha-Pinene."
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "alpha-Pinene."
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: