p-Chlorophenyl isocyanate (CED0018726)

p-Chlorophenyl isocyanate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C7H4ClNO and an average molecular weight of 153.57 g/mol. p-Chlorophenyl isocyanate belongs to the halobenzenes, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This substance has been identified in or released from 25 recorded sources. Within the electrical and electronic equipment sector, it is associated with colour television systems, video games, electrodes, hybrid capacitors, and conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials. It is found in drinking water and water supply systems, including tap water, bottled water, desalinated water, and general drinking water. In aquatic systems and sediments, the compound is present in seawater, freshwater, surface water, and groundwater. It is also detected in wastewater, sanitation, and biosolids, specifically in mine wastewater, industrial wastewater, wastewater treatment effluent, and unspecified wastewater. Additional sources include marine, shipping, and aquaculture sectors, such as bilge water and ballast water, as well as appliances, HVAC, and refrigerants, including water heaters and water coolers, among four other sectors. Recorded exposure routes for p-chlorophenyl isocyanate include touch, oral, and inhalation.