Diisopropylbenzene, all isomers
Agent Name
Diisopropylbenzene, all isomers
CAS Number
25321-09-9
Formula
C12-H18
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Bis(1-methylethyl)benzene; Diisopropylbenzenes; Benzene, bis(1-methylethyl)-; Benzene, diisopropyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3082
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid; [ICSC] Clear amber liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Occurs in isomeric forms ortho, meta, and para; Blended into gasoline, diesel, and other hydrocarbon fuels; [HSDB] Used to make diisopropylbenzeneperoxide; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [ICSC] An eye, mucous membrane, and upper respiratory tract irritant; May cause CNS depression; Defats the skin; [CAMEO] May cause mild to moderate irritation, based on animal studies; [CHEMINFO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 5,300 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s." VP = 0.25-0.39 mm Hg at 25 deg C; [HSDB]
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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