| Agent Name |
Acetylsalicylic acid |
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| Alternative Name |
Aspirin |
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| CAS Number |
50-78-2 |
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| Formula |
C9-H8-O4 |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Acesal; o-Acetoxybenzoic acid; 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid; Aspirin |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| Description |
Odorless, colorless to white, crystal-line powder. [aspirin] [Note: Develops the vinegar-like odor of acetic acid on contact with moisture.] |
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| Comments |
Acetylsalicylic acid can cause contact urticaria. [Kanerva 2004, p. 98] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
5 mg/m3 |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID
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