Agent Name |
Dichloroacetic acid |
CAS Number |
79-43-6 |
Formula |
C2-H2-Cl2-O2 |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
Bichloracetic acid ; DCA (acid) ; Dichloracetic acid ; Dichlorethanoic acid ; Dichloroethanoic acid ; Kyselina dichloroctova [Czech] ; Urner's liquid ; UN1764; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Organic Acids |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a pungent odor; [ACGIH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as an intermediate to make other chemicals, a test reagent for fiber analysis, a disinfectant, and a medication; [CHEMINFO] |
Comments |
"Critical Effects" include upper respiratory tract; CNS; male reproductive effects; developmental toxicity; and cancer. [ACGIH] Corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; Inhalation of high concentrations can cause pulmonary edema; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
0.17 mm Hg |
Odor Threshold Low |
0.04 ppm |
Explanatory Notes |
Recognition odor threshold from CHEMINFO; Melting Point = 45 deg F; [CAMEO] |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: DICHLOROACETIC ACID
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