Agent Name |
Chloroacetamide |
CAS Number |
79-07-2 |
Formula |
C2-H4-Cl-N-O |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
2-Chloracetamide; 2-Chloroacetamide; 2-Chloroethanamide; Chloracetamid [German]; Chloracetamide; Chloroacetamide; Mergal AF; Microcide; [ChemIDplus] UN2811 |
Category |
Preservatives/Disinfectants |
Description |
Colorless to pale yellow crystals; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a preservative in paints, glues, metalworking fluids, and leather; [Kanerva, p. 1137] |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in hairdressers and shoemakers; [Kanerva, 1164] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization after prolonged contact; [ICSC] "Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development." [ICSC] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
0.05 mm Hg |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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