| Agent Name |
Iodoform |
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| CAS Number |
75-47-8 |
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| Formula |
C-H-I3 |
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| Major Category |
Other Uses |
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| Synonyms |
Carbon triiodide; Dezinfekt V; Jodoform [Czech]; Methane, triiodo-; Triiodomethane; Trijodmethane [Czech]; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Pharmaceuticals |
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| Description |
Yellow to greenish-yellow powder or crystalline solid with a pungent, disagreeable odor. [antiseptic for external use]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a disinfectant and veterinary antiseptic; [Merck Index, #5033] |
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| Comments |
Cases of CNS depression, delirium, and hallucinations were reported when iodoform was used as a topical antiseptic and absorbed through the wound. It causes severe liver injury in animal experiments. [ACGIH] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.6 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.04 mm Hg |
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| Odor Threshold Low |
1.9 x 10 -05 ppm |
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| Odor Threshold High |
1.1 ppm |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 165 ppm/7h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Odor threshold from AIHA; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: IODOFORM
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