N-Methylolchloracetamide
Agent Name
N-Methylolchloracetamide
CAS Number
2832-19-1
Formula
C3-H6-Cl-N-O2
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
2-Chloro-N-(hydroxymethyl)acetamide; Chloracetamide-N-methanol; Chloracetamide-N-metholol; Grota; Grotan DF-35; N-Methylol-chloracetamide; Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-(hydroxymethyl)-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Biocides/Disinfectants
Sources/Uses
Used as a preservative in glues, metalworking fluids (MWF), and spin-finishes applied to nylon; [Kanerva, p. 406]
Comments
A formaldehyde releaser, N-methylolchloroacetamide can cause allergic contact dermatitis in workers; "It thus appears that most formaldehyde-releasers in MWF cannot be considered frequent and important contact allergens." [Kanerva, p. 407] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] "Sensitizer in coolant oils & cosmetics"; [ChemIDplus]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
"Danger of sensitization of skin." [MAK]
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
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: