Himic anhydride

Agent Name
Himic anhydride
CAS Number
2746-19-2
Formula
C9-H8-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Himic anhydride formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Exo-cis-5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride; Himic anhydride; exo-3,6-Methylene-1,2,3,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride; exo-5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride; (1alpha,2alpha,3beta,6beta)-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-3,6-methanophthalicanhydride; 4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-, (3aR,4R,7S,7aS)-rel-; 4,7-Methanoisobenzofuran-1,3-dione, 3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-, (3aalpha,4beta,7beta,7aalpha)- (9CI); 5-Norbornene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride, cis-exo- (8CI) [ChemIDplus]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Cyclic
Description
Solid; [Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Occupational asthma reported in workers manufacturing flame retardants; [Malo] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; May cause sensitization by skin contact and inhalation; [Aldrich MSDS] See "ACID ANHYDRIDES."
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Occupational asthma caused by himic anhydride
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Adverse Effects

Asthma
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: