Ethoxyacetic acid
Agent Name
Ethoxyacetic acid
CAS Number
627-03-2
Formula
C4-H8-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Ethoxyacetic acid; Ethoxy acetic acid; Acetic acid, 2-ethoxy-; Acetic acid, ethoxy-; [ChemIDplus] UN3265
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Liquid; [CAMEO]
Comments
Corrosive to skin and eyes; [eChemPortal: ERMA] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
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
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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