Agent Name |
Adipic acid |
CAS Number |
124-04-9 |
Formula |
C6-H10-O4 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
1,4-Butanedicarboxylic acid; 1,6-Hexanedioic acid; Acide adipique [French]; Acifloctin; Acinetten; Adilactetten; Adipate; Adipinic acid; Adipinsaure [German]; Hexanedioic acid; Kyselina adipova [Czech]; Molten adipic acid; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Organic Acids |
Description |
Colorless to white crystals; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used to make nylon, polyurethane foams, lubricants, and plasticizers; Used in adhesives, baking powder, and food flavoring; [ACGIH] |
Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; "Practically nontoxic"; [CHEMINFO] A functional disorder of the autonomic nervous sytem in workers exposed to adipic acid was reported in 1981. Otherwise, only irritant effects have been reported. [ACGIH] Insoluble in water; May absorb water from the air and corrode metals; Harmful to the environment; [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
5 mg/m3 |
Flammability (NFPA) |
1: must be preheated |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ADIPIC ACID
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