| Agent Name |
Chloroacetonitrile |
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| CAS Number |
107-14-2 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-Cl-N |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
2-Chloroacetonitrile; Acetonitrile, chloro-; Chloracetonitrile; Chloroethanenitrile; Chloromethyl cyanide; Monochloroacetonitrile; Monochloromethyl cyanide; alpha-Chloroacetonitrile; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate and fumigant; [CAMEO] |
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| Comments |
A lachrymator; Burns the skin and eyes; Reacts with water and acids to form hydrogen chloride; Hydrogen cyanide and hydrogen chloride are produced in a fire; [CAMEO] See "NITRILES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
8.7 mm Hg |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Lacrimator |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CHLOROACETONITRILE
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