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chloroacetic acid

CAS 79-11-8 · C2H3ClO2
Hazard class
Danger — Toxic, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
ToxicCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H331 Toxic if inhaled
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Surfactant (surface active agent)CBIIntermediateReducing agent
Synonyms
chloroacetic acid · Monochloroacetic acid · 2-chloroacetic acid · Chloracetic acid · Chloroethanoic acid · Acetic acid, chloro- · Acide chloracetique · Monochloroethanoic acid
Molecular weight
94.5 g/mol
Browse similar
Toxic · Corrosive · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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