1,4-Diethylbenzene
Agent Name
1,4-Diethylbenzene
CAS Number
105-05-5
Formula
C10-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Benzene, 1,4-diethyl-; Benzene, p-diethyl-; p-Diethylbenzene; p-Ethylethylbenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2049
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [CHEMINFO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate, solvent, and in powderless etching; [HSDB]
Comments
Volunteers complain of severe eye irritation and lacrimation at 2000 ppm; [HSDB] An irritant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include general anesthesia and liver changes; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 55 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
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
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: