1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Agent Name
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
CAS Number
120-82-1
Formula
C6-H3-Cl3
Major Category
Solvents
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene; 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzol; 1,3,4-Trichlorobenzene; Hostetex L-pec; Trojchlorobenzen [Polish]; unsym-Trichlorobenzene; [ChemIDplus] UN2321
Category
Chlorinated Aromatics
Description
Colorless liquid or crystalline solid (below 63 degrees F) with an aromatic odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dielectric and heat transfer fluid and as an intermediate for other organic chemicals; [ACGIH] Used as a degreaser, wood preservative, and dye solvent; [HSDB]
Comments
Animal studies show 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene to be toxic to the liver, kidneys, and brain (central nervous system depressant). [ACGIH] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May cause liver injury; [ICSC]
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
Ceiling (ACGIH)
5 ppm
Vapor Pressure
0.46 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
2.96 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Odor threshold from AIHA; Flash point = 105 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
must be preheated

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

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