Agent Name |
Tetrachlorosalicylanilide |
CAS Number |
7426-07-5 |
Formula |
C13-H7-Cl4-N-O2 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
Benzamide, 2,3,4,5-tetrachloro-6-hydroxy-N-phenyl- [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Halogenated Salicylanilides |
Comments |
The halogenated salicylanilides may cause photoallergic contact dermatitis (PACD). Patients with PACD note the appearance of a eczematous rash, usually on the face, neck, dorsum of the hands, and sun-exposed areas on the arms with sparing of areas under the chin and upper eyelids. [LaDou, p. 284] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Dermatotoxin |
Contact Dermatitis, Photoallergic |
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