Ammonium glycolate
Agent Name
Ammonium glycolate
CAS Number
35249-89-9
Formula
C2-H4-O3.H3-N
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Hydroxyacetic acid, ammoniuum salt; Acetic acid, 2-hydroxy-, ammonium salt (1:1); Acetic acid, hydroxy-, monoammonium salt; [ChemIDplus] DuPont Glyclean OS; AMMONIUM HYDROXYACETIC ACID; [DuPont MSDS] UN3265
Category
Ammonium Compounds
Description
Solution is clear colorless liquid; [DuPont MSDS]
Comments
Composed of 40-50% glycolic acid (CAS# 79-14-1), 40-50% water (CAS# 7732-18-5), and 8-12% ammonium hydroxide (CAS# 1336-21-6); A severe irritant that may cause serious eye injury and pulmonary edema; [DuPont MSDS] See "Glycolic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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