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General Information
Product name
Pentachlorobenzene
Product Synonyms
Benzene, 1,2,3,4,5-pentachloro- (CA INDEX NAME)
Chemical name
Pentachlorobenzene
CAS No.
608-93-5
supplier name
TCI America
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Company Information
company name
TCI America
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Harmful if ingested or inhaled. Minimize exposure to this material. Severe overexposure can result in injury or death. Irritating to eyes and skin on contact. Inhalation causes irritation of the lungs and respiratory system. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear proper protective equipment when handling this compound.
Potential chronic health
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS : Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS : Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Reproductive Effects. Rat TDLo Oral 1802 mg/kg, male 13 weeks prior to mating TOXIC Effects: Paternal Effects - Spermatogenesis Rat TDLo Oral 2000 mg/kg, female 6-15 days of pregnancy TOXIC Effects: Effects on Embyo or Fetus - Other effects to embryo Specific Developmental Abnormalities - Musculoskeletal system TDLo Oral 2 gm/kg, female 6-15 days of pregnancy TOXIC Effects: Specific Developmental Abnormalities - Musculoskeletal system Repeated or prolonged exposure to this compound is not known to aggravate existing medical conditions. Section IV.
