Monochloroacetic acidC2H3ClO2
CAS-No.: | 79-11-8 |
|---|---|
UN-No.: | 1751 |
EC-No.: | 201-178-4 |
Hazard identification number: | 68 |
Hazard signs
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
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: 335
May cause respiratory irritation
- H: 400
Very toxic to aquatic life
- P: 260
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P: 273
Avoid release to the environment
- P: 280
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P: 303 + 361 + 353
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
- P: 304 + 340 + 310
IF INHALED:
Remove victim to fresh air
and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON
CENTER or doctor/physician.
- P: 305 + 351 + 338
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
No statement for this group.
No GHS Classification available at the moment.
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
Melting point:
61 °C Boiling Point:
189 °C Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
1,58 g/cm3Ionization:
10,7 eVFlash Point:
126 °C Ignition Temperature:
470 °C Lower Explosive Limit:
8 Vol.-%
*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de
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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