| Agent Name |
Acetyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
75-36-5 |
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| Formula |
C2-H3-Cl-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Acetic acid chloride; Acetic chloride; Acetyl chloride; Ethanoyl chloride; [ChemFinder] UN1717 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless fuming liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in chemical production and assays; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] See the Process, "Toxic Gas from Spilling Chemical in Water." |
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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 |
287 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 4 deg C; |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ACETYL CHLORIDE
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