Agent Name | Chloroacetamide |
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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] |
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Vapor Pressure | 0.05 mm Hg |
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Skin Sensitizer | Yes |
Reproductive Toxin | Yes |
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Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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Diseases | Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: |
Processes | Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: |