Methacryloyl chloride
Agent Name
Methacryloyl chloride
CAS Number
920-46-7
Formula
C4-H5-Cl-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2-Methyl-2-propenoyl chloride; 2-Methylpropenoic acid chloride; 2-Methylpropenoyl chloride; 2-Propenoyl chloride, 2-methyl-; Methacryl chloride; Methacrylic acid chloride; Methacrylic chloride; Methacrylyl chloride; Methylacryloyl chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN3383
Category
Other Toxic Gases & Vapors
Description
Liquid; [Hawley] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in the production of hydrogel for contact lenses; [HSDB]
Comments
Flammable and corrosive; [Hawley] A strong skin irritant; [HSDB] Reacts with water evolving hydrogen chloride gas; Highly flammable and toxic; [CAMEO] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
45.5 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 60 mg/m3/4h
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic by inhalation liquid, flammable, n.o.s. (Inhalation Hazard Zone A)." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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