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Monochloroacetic acidC2H3ClO2

CAS-No.:
79-11-8
UN-No.:
1751
EC-No.:
201-178-4
Hazard identification number:
68
Warning sign:
  • 68
  • 1751
Hazard signs
GHS05
GHS06
GHS09
Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 0.5 (IFV)
  • TWA (mg/m3) 2 (IFV)
WEEL (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 0.5
  • H: 301 + 311
    Toxic if swallowed.
    Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H: 314
    Causes severe skin burns
    and eye damage.
  • H: 330
    Fatal if inhaled
  • H: 400
    Very toxic to aquatic life
  • Melting point:
    141.8 °F
  • Boiling Point:
    372.2 °F
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    1,58 g/cm3
  • Ionization:
    10,7 eV
  • Flash Point:
    258.8 °F
  • Ignition Temperature:
    878 °F
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    8 Vol.-%
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diamond 1 0 3
Details
Diamond-Red1Flammability: Flammable when heated 
Diamond-Yellow0Instability: No danger for normal conditions 
Diamond-Blue3Health: Very dangerous 
DG-EA:2X
Also known as:
  • 2-Chloro-ethanoic acid acetyl chloride Chloroacetic acid Monochloro Acetic Acid Monochloroacetic acid MONOCHLOROACETIC ACID (MCAA)
  • Chloroacetic acid
  • MCA
  • MCA Monochloro Acetic Acid Monochloroacetic Acid Polyanionic Cellulose Polymer

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