| Agent Name |
Peroxyacetic acid |
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| CAS Number |
79-21-0 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-O3 |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Acetic peroxide; Acetyl hydroperoxide; Acetyl hydroperoxide, 35% - Carc.; Desoxon 1; Ethaneperoxoic acid; Osbon AC; PAA; Peracetic acid; Peracetic acid, solution; Peroxyacetic acid; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Peroxides |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with an acrid odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a bleaching agent of paper and textiles, a catalyst of polymerization, a fungicide, and a chemical intermediate; [HSDB] Used as a disinfectant; [Reference #1] |
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| Comments |
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] |
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| Reference Link |
Disinfectants in consumer products |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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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: PERACETIC ACID
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