tert-Butyl isocyanate
Agent Name
tert-Butyl isocyanate
CAS Number
1609-86-5
Formula
C5-H9-N-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Propane, 2-isocyanato-2-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN2484
Category
Monoisocyanates
Description
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO]
Comments
Highly flammable and water-reactive; Skin contact may cause burns and inhalation severe injury and death; Corrosive and flammable gases may be released; Vapors are heavier than air; Combustion produces oxides of nitrogen; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: