Chloroacetamide
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]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0106 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from HSDB;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: