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29.3.2024

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Chemical
Propanenitrile, 2,2'-azobis(2-methyl-
CAS-number :
78-67-1
 
Synonyms :
2,2'-dicyano-2,2'-azopropane
azobisisobutyronitrile
azodiisobutyronitrile
Propanenitrile, 2,2'-azobis[2-methyl-
 
Sumformula of the chemical :
C8H12N4
EINECS-number :
2011323
 
Uses :
Blawing agent for elastomers and plastics; initiator for free 
radical reactions; catalyst; carrier gas
 
State and appearance :
Solid.
 
Molecular weight :
164.2
 
Vapor pressure, mmHg :
0.0057  ASTER 1994
 
Water solubility, mg/l :
1460000  ASTER 1994
 
Boiling point, °C :
247  ASTER 1994
 
Log octanol/water coefficient, log Pow :
2.87  LOGKOW 1994
 
Log soil organic carbon coefficient, log Koc :
1.27  ASTER 1994
 
Henry's law constant, Pa x m3/mol :
0.000086  ASTER 1994
 
Volatilization :
Non volatile.
 
Total degradation in water :
Degradation in the aquatic environment, the half-life >35 days
(ASTER 1994).
 
Ready biodegradability :
Not readily biodegradable, QSAR-estimate (BIODEG 1994).
 
LD50 values to mammals in oral exposure, mg/kg :
700  orl-mus, RTECS 1994

References
3109ASTER 1993 -. Assessment Tool for the Evaluation of Risk (including the AQUIRE database). USEPA, Environmental Research Laboratory.
3118BIODEG 1992- . Biodegradation probability program, version 3. Syracuse Research Corporation, New York.
3182LOG KOW 1994. Octanol-water partition coefficient program. Syracure Research Corporation. Chemical Hazard Assessment Division. Environmental Chemistry Center.
3115RTECS Database 1992 -. Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, USA. TOMES Plus CD-ROM.

 
 
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