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Agent Name Morphine
CAS Number 57-27-2
Formula C17-H19-N-O3
Major Category Other Chemicals
Synonyms Duromorph; Meconium; Morphia; Morphina; Morphinan-3,6-diol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-, (5-alpha, 6-alpha)-; Morphinan-3,6-alpha-diol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-17-methyl-; (-)-Morphine; l-Morphine; Morphinism; Morphinum; Morphium; Ospalivina; [ChemIDplus]
Category Pharmaceuticals
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1162] Asthma reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Malo]
Reference Link Occupational asthma caused by Papaver somniferum
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Reference Link Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from opium alkaloids
Adverse Effects
Asthma Yes
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MORPHINE  
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