Agent Name |
Clopidol |
Alternative Name |
Coyden |
CAS Number |
2971-90-6 |
Formula |
C7-H7-Cl2-N-O |
Major Category |
Other Uses |
Synonyms |
2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-dichloro-4-pyridinol; 3,5-Dichloro-2,6-dimethyl-4-pyridinol; 3,5-Dichloro-4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylpyridine; Clopidolo [DCIT]; Clopidolum [INN-Latin]; Coccidiostat C; Coyden; Coyden 25; Lerbek; Methylchloropindol; Methylchlorpindol; Metichlorpindol; Meticlorpindol; Rigekokcin (rigecoccin); 4-Pyridinol, 3,5-dichloro-2,6-dimethyl-; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Animal Feed Additives |
Description |
White to light-brown, crystalline solid; [NIOSH |
Sources/Uses |
A coccidiostat used in veterinary medicine; [Merck Index, #2397] Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary defines a coccidiostat as, "any of a group of chemical agents, e.g., nitrofurazone, nitrophenide, nicarbazin, mixed in feed or drinking water to control coccidiosis in animals." |
Comments |
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in feed mill workers; [Kanerva, p. 1161] |
Reference Link |
Occupational dermatitis in animal feed mill workers |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
No |
TLV (ACGIH) |
10 mg/m3 |
PEL (OSHA) |
15 mg/m3(total dust), 5 mg/m3(respirable fraction) |
Adverse Effects |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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