Chlorodifluoroacetic acid
Agent Name
Chlorodifluoroacetic acid
CAS Number
76-04-0
Formula
C2-H-Cl-F2-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Acetic acid, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoro-; Acetic acid, chlorodifluoro-; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Clear colorless to light brown liquid; mp = 20 deg C; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns and lachrymation; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Dichloroacetic acid," "Trichloroacetic acid," and "Trifluoroacetic 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
Lachrymator
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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