Cyclohexyl isocyanate
Agent Name
Cyclohexyl isocyanate
CAS Number
3173-53-3
Formula
C7-H11-N-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
Cyclohexyl isocyanate; Cyclohexylisocyanate; Isocyanatocyclohexane; Cyclohexane, isocyanato-; Isocyanic acid, cyclohexyl ester; [ChemIDplus] UN2488
Category
Monoisocyanates
Description
Colorless liquid with pungent odor; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used to make pharmaceuticals and agricultural chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Lachrymator; May cause skin sensitization and asthma after prolonged contact; [ICSC] A lachrymator; Can cause bronchitis, asthma, and life-threatening chemical pneumonitis; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Vapor Pressure
1.02 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 120 deg F; [CAMEO] VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Asthma
Yes
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: