| Agent Name |
Glyoxal |
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| CAS Number |
107-22-2 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Ethane-1,2-dione; Oxalaldehyde; Ethanedial; Biformal; Biformyl; Ethandial; 1,2-Ethanedione; Glyoxylaldehyde; Oxal; Aerotex glyoxal 40; Odix; Glyoxal, 40 wt. % solution in water; [ChemFinder] UN8027 |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
Light yellow liquid or crystals; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in paper and textile coatings, leather tanning, textile dyeing, embalming, curing polymers, etc. [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin and mucous membrane irritant, but less irritating than formaldehyde; [HSDB] Glyoxal, a disinfectant, may cause allergic contact dermatitis among healthcare workers. [Marks, p. 339] If left on clothing, can cause reddening of skin; [CHRIS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor |
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| Vapor Pressure |
255 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 2,410 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 428 deg F; mp = 15 deg C; |
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| Reference Link |
International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO) |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: GLYOXAL
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