1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
Agent Name
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
CAS Number
108-70-3
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,3,5-trichloro-; s-Trichlorobenzene; sym-Trichlorobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
White to yellow solid; [ICSC] White or cream colored lumps or crystalline powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent (degreasing and dyes), dielectric fluid, lubricant additive, emulsifier, and chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of cutaneous absorption; [MAK] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] Causes liver and kidney changes in high-dose animal studies: [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.24 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2,325 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 107 deg C; [Merck Index] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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