| Agent Name |
Thioglycolic acid |
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| CAS Number |
68-11-1 |
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| Formula |
C2-H4-O2-S |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Mercaptoacetic acid; 2-Thioglycolic acid; Acetic acid, mercapto-; Acide thioglycolique [French]; Glycolic acid, 2-thio-; Glycolic acid, thio-; Kyselina merkaptooctova [Czech]; Kyselina thioglykolova [Czech]; Mercaptoacetic acid; Mercaptoessigsaeure; Thioglycolate; Thioglycolic acid; Thioglycollic acid; Thiovanic acid; [ChemIDplus] UN1940 |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless liquid with a strong, disagreeable odor characteristic of mercaptans. [Note: Olfactory fatigue may occur after short exposures.]; [NIOSH] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to manufacture drugs, permanent wave solutions, and other chemicals; [ACGIH] |
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| Comments |
May cause skin irritation in professional hairdressers; [ACGIH] Corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] A corrosive substance that can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
1 ppm |
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| Vapor Pressure |
0.08 mm Hg |
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| Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 210 mg/m3/4h |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 126 deg C; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MERCAPTOACETIC ACID
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