Diethylbenzene, mixed isomers
Agent Name
Diethylbenzene, mixed isomers
Alternative Name
Dowtherm J
CAS Number
25340-17-4
Formula
C10-H14
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Diethylbenzol; Benzene, diethyl-; [ChemIDplus] Dowtherm J; [ACGIH] UN2049
Category
Aromatic Solvents
Description
Colorless liquid with characteristic odor; [ICSC]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate and a solvent; [Hawley] Used as a heat-transfer liquid and to make magnesium printing plates and other organic compounds; [AIHA]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS effects; May cause kidney and liver injury; [ICSC] A skin irritant; Targets liver and kidneys in high-dose animal experiments; [MSDSonline] Rats exposed to 1400 ppm and 2100 ppm for 7 hours survived, but showed signs of CNS depression; [AIHA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
5 ppm, when exposed to the mixture, observe the value for 1,2-Diethylbenzene
Vapor Pressure
0.571 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) = 3,000 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 55 deg C; [ICSC] VP from ChemIDplus;
ERPG-1
10 ppm
ERPG-2
100 ppm
ERPG-3
500 ppm
WEEL
5 ppm
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: