p-Nitrosodiphenylamine
Agent Name
p-Nitrosodiphenylamine
CAS Number
156-10-5
Formula
C12-H10-N2-O
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
4-Nitroso-N-phenylaniline; 4-Nitroso-N-phenylbenzenamine; 4-Nitrosodiphenylamine; Amine, diphenyl, 4-nitroso-; Benzenamine, 4-nitroso-N-phenyl-; Diphenylamine, 4-nitroso-; N-Phenyl-p-nitrosoaniline; N-Phenyl-para-nitrosoaniline; Naugard TKB; Nitrous diphenylamide; TKB; p-Nitroso-N-phenylaniline; p-Nitrosodifenylamin [Czech]; p-Phenylaminonitrosobenzene; para-Nitroso-N-phenylaniline; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Aromatics (Nitrogen)
Description
Green solid with bluish luster or steel-blue solid; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
Used as a rubber accelerator, chemical intermediate (dyes and pharmaceuticals), and polymerization inhibitor in vinyl monomer production; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; Highly toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; [CAMEO] Causes liver cancer in high-dose feeding studies of experimental animals; [HSDB] A skin and eye irritant; May cause liver and kidney damage; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.000185 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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