4-Ethylbenzenesulfonic acid
Agent Name
4-Ethylbenzenesulfonic acid
CAS Number
98-69-1
Formula
C8-H10-O3-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-ethyl-; Benzenesulfonic acid, p-ethyl-; Phenylethane-p-sulfonate; p-Ethylbenzenesulfonic acid; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzenesulfonic Acid Derivatives
Sources/Uses
Used in wastewater treatment; [HSDB]
Comments
A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aryl sulfonic acids, liquid, with not more than 5% free Sulfuric acid."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: