| Agent Name |
Dichloroacetyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
79-36-7 |
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| Formula |
C2-H-Cl3-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
2,2-Dichloroacetyl chloride; alpha,alpha-Dichloroacetyl chloride; Dichloroacetyl chloride; Dichloroethanoyl chloride; |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Liquid with a penetrating odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] "Tear drawing." High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Reference Link |
HSDB |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
23 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DICHLOROACETYL CHLORIDE
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