| 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 | Biocides/Disinfectants |
| Description | Colorless to pale yellow crystals; [HSDB] |
| Sources/Uses | Used as a preservative in paints, glues, metalworking fluids, and leather; [Kanerva, p. 1769] |
| Comments | Allergic contact dermatitis reported in hairdressers and shoemakers; [Kanerva, 1769] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; "Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development." [ICSC] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.05 mm Hg |
| Adverse Effects | |
| Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
| Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
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| Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
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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
Biocides/Disinfectants
Description
Colorless to pale yellow crystals; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative in paints, glues, metalworking fluids, and leather; [Kanerva, p. 1769]
Comments
Allergic contact dermatitis reported in hairdressers and shoemakers; [Kanerva, 1769] A skin and eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; "Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development." [ICSC] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.05 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Biomedical References
Related Information in HazMap
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: