Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,2,2-Trichloroacetaldehyde; Acetaldehyde, trichloro-; Anhydrous chloral; Chloral (IUPAC); Cloralio [Italian]; Grasex; Trichloroacetaldehyde; Trichloroethanal; [ChemIDplus] UN2075
Description
Colorless liquid with an irritating odor; [HSDB] Odor is pungent and irritating; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make trichloroacetic acid, chloral hydrate, DDT, methoxychlor, DDVP, naled, and trichlorofon; Also used to induce swelling of starch granules and to spray and pour polyurethanes; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Hypnotic and CNS depressant; Effects in high-dose animal studies include acute pulmonary edema; "Can be habit forming with effects similar to alcohol." [MSDSonline]
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 440 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 75 deg C; [CAMEO] The Guide from the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Chloral, anhydrous, stabilized." VP from ChemIDplus;
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
IARC Carcinogen
Probable (2a)
Other Information
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