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Agent Name Codeine
CAS Number 76-57-3
Formula C18-H21-N-O3
Major Category Other Uses
Synonyms l-Codeine; Morphinan-6-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-, (5-alpha, 6-alpha)-; Morphinan-6-alpha-ol, 7,8-didehydro-4,5-alpha-epoxy-3-methoxy-17-methyl-; Morphine 3-methyl ether; Morphine monomethyl ether; [ChemIDplus]
Category Pharmaceuticals
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Kanerva, p. 1139] Asthma reported in pharmaceutical workers; [Malo]
Reference Link Evaluation of cutaneous responses and lung function from exposure to opiate compounds among ethical narcotics-manufacturing workers
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Asthma Yes
Skin Sensitizer Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Health Studies Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CODEINE  
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