| Agent Name |
Acetyl iodide |
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| CAS Number |
507-02-8 |
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| Formula |
C2-H3-I-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
UN1898 |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Colorless, fuming liquid with a pungent odor that turns brown on contact with air; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Comments |
Reacts with moisture to form hydrogen iodide (hydroiodic acid); Vapors are irritating; Liquid is corrosive to skin; Inhalation can cause pulmonary edema; CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Vapor Pressure |
32.4 mm Hg |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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