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Cumene is used in a variety of petroleum products. Acute (short-term) inhalation exposure to cumene may
cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, slight incoordination, and unconsciousness in humans. Cumene
has a potent central nervous system (CNS) depressant action characterized by a slow induction period and
long duration of narcotic effects in animals. Cumene is a skin and eye irritant. No information is available
on the chronic (long-term), reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of cumene in humans.
Animal studies have reported increased liver, kidney, and adrenal weights from inhalation exposure to
cumene. EPA has classified cumene as a Group D, not classifiable as to human carcinogenicity.
Cumene is used to manufacture other chemicals such as phenol, acetone, acetophenone, and methyl styrene. It is used as a thinner in paints, lacquers, and enamels. It is a component of high octane motor fuels. Cumene in used in the manufacture of rubber, iron and steel, and pulp and paper.
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