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Ethylbenzene
CAS: 100-41-4
How can this chemical affect my health?
Acute (Short Term) Effects

Toxic to Humans & Animals – Can be fatal on contact, ingestion or inhalation for humans and other mammals.

Irritates the Eyes – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the eye.

Irritates the Skin – Can cause irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Asthma Trigger – Can result in high sensitivity so that small quantities trigger asthma, nose or sinus inflammation or other allergic reactions in the respiratory system.

Cancer – Can cause or increase the risk of cancer.

Other Health Effects – Can cause serious damage on contact or ingestion.

Endocrine Disruption – Can interfere with hormone communication between cells which controls metabolism, development, growth, reproduction and behavior (the endocrine system).

Sensitizes the Skin – Can lead to allergic reactions on the skin.

Birth Defects – Can cause harm to the developing child including birth defects, low birth weight and biological or behavioral problems that appear as the child grows.

Brain/Nervous System Harm – Can cause damage to the nervous system including the brain.

Reproductive Harm – Can disrupt the male or female reproductive systems, changing sexual development, behavior or functions, decreasing fertility, or resulting in loss of the fetus during pregnancy.
Inherent Hazards

Restricted List – This chemical is on a list from an authoritative body recommending that its use be avoided.

Flammable – Easily ignited and capable of burning rapidly.
How does this chemical impact the environment?

Persistent – Does not break down readily from natural processes.

Immediate Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – A single exposure may result in severe biological harm or death to fish or other aquatic organisms.

Long-Term Harm to Aquatic Ecosystems – Long term exposure may result in irreversible harm to fish or other aquatic organisms.

Bioaccumulative – Accumulates in organisms, concentrating as it moves up the food chain.
What safer alternatives are available for this chemical?
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How am I likely to be exposed to this chemical?

Inhalation
How can I protect myself from exposure to this chemical in the workplace?

Respirator