1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene


 * CAS No.:** 120-82-1
 * Chemical Formula**: C6,H3,Cl3



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 * What is** **1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene used for?**
 * used as a dye carrier, a herbicide intermediate, a heat-transfer medium, a dielectric fluid in transformers, a degreaser, a lubricant, in synthetic transformer oils, and as a solvent in chemical manufacturing.
 * also used as an insecticide against termites. (according to http://www.epa.gov/ttn/atw/hlthef/tri-zene.html)

People have the risk of being exposed to the chemical when they work or in an environment that uses or makes the chemical and they breathe in the contamined air. Eating contaminated foods such as fish could also put a person at risk. If you touch the chemical or happen to come in contact with it, it could be absorbed through your skin.
 * How can people be exposed to the chemical?**

Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Inhalation may lead to drowsiness, uncoordination, narcosis, liver damage, headache, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and tremors. Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Other symptoms may parallel those from inhalation. Ingestion of a few ounces could prove fatal. Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain. Prolonged contact may cause skin burns. May be absorbed through the skin with possible systemic effects. Vapors and liquid cause irritation, redness and pain. Vapor concentrations over 5 ppm can cause severe irritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may affect lungs, liver, kidneys, and skin. May have teratogenic effects. Persons with pre-existing disorders of the blood, skin, liver, kidneys or lungs may be at an increased risk from exposure.
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