Phenothiazine
Agent Name
Phenothiazine
CAS Number
92-84-2
Formula
C12-H9-N-S
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Dibenzothiazine; Fenothiazine; Thiodiphenylamine; [NIOSH]
Category
Pharmaceuticals
Description
Grayish-green to greenish-yellow solid; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used to manufacture veterinary anthelmintics and other pharmaceuticals; [Merck Index, #7252]
Comments
A cause of photoallergic contact dermatitis; [ICSC] Phenothiazine may cause liver injury when taken by mouth as a drug. [ACGIH]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.5 mg/m3, inhalable particulate matter
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Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
PACD (photoallergic contact dermatitis)
ACGIH Carcinogen
Not Classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: