Polyacetaldehyde
Agent Name
Polyacetaldehyde
CAS Number
9002-91-9
Formula
(C2-H4-O)x-
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctane or acetaldehyde homopolymer; Acetaldehyde, homopolymer; Acetaldehyde, polymers; Antimilace; Limax; Limovet; Meta; Namekil; Polyacetaldehyde; Schneckokorn; Schnex-schneckentod; Slugit; Terrasan-schneckentod gekoernt; [ChemIDplus] UN1332
Category
Aldehydes
Description
White solid; [Hawley] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a molluscicide and as a fuel substitute for alcohol (in compressed form); [Merck Index]
Comments
A polymer of acetaldehyde with n = 4-6 usually; Flammable solid; A strong skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Hawley] A strong skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] An eye irritant; [eChemPortal: ERMA] An irritant; [MSDSonline] Has the name "Metaldehyde" in ChemIDplus, Hawley, and Merck Index; See "Metaldehyde."
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Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 203 mg/m3
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: