Dichloroacetyl chloride
Agent Name
Dichloroacetyl chloride
CAS Number
79-36-7
Formula
C2-H-Cl3-O
Major Category
Toxic Gases & Vapors
Synonyms
2,2-Dichloroacetyl chloride; alpha,alpha-Dichloroacetyl chloride; Dichloroacetyl chloride; Dichloroethanoyl chloride;
Category
Acid Halides
Description
Liquid with a penetrating odor; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chemical intermediate; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly corrosive to skin; [Quick CPC] "Tear drawing." High inhalation exposure can cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
23 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ICSC (kPa at 20 deg C: 3.1);
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Lachrymator
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: