Agent Name |
Olaquindox |
CAS Number |
23696-28-8 |
Formula |
C12-H13-N3-O4 |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-methyl-2-quinoxalinecarboxamide 1,4-dioxide; BAY Va 9391; BayoNox; Fedan; [ChemFinder] |
Category |
Animal Feed Additives |
Sources/Uses |
Used in pig feed as an antibiotic and growth promoter; [Kanerva, p. 795] |
Comments |
Allergic and photoallergic contact dermatitis reported in pig breeders; [Kanerva, p. 795] |
Reference Link |
Photoallergic contact dermatitis in a pig farmer caused by olaquindox |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Explanatory Notes |
"Danger of photo-contact sensitization." [MAK] |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: OLAQUINDOX
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