Description
Chloroacetamide is a preservative used in several
applications such as in cutting metalwork fluids, in
paints or in glues. It can induce contact dermatitis in
hairdressers, or in shoemakers when used as a leather
preservative.
Chemical Properties
white crystalline powder
Uses
preservative in cosmetic and pharmaceutical creams, shampoos, bath lotions, etc.; preservative in glues, cooling fluids.
Uses
2-Chloroacetamide is used as surface-active agent in home laundry, cleaning products & household formulated cleaners, other industrial uses, petroleum production, polymer processing.
Uses
A component of herbicidal mixtures of cellulose biosynthesis inhibitors with VLCFA inhibitors.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Contact allergens
Chloroacetamide as a preservative is used in several
applications as in cutting metalworking fluids, in paints
or in glues. It can induce contact dermatitis in hairdressers
or in shoemakers, being used as a leather
preservative.
Safety Profile
Poison by ingestion,
intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes.
Mutation data reported. When heated to
decomposition it emits very toxic Cland
NOx. See also N-CHLOROACETAMIDE.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise the amide from acetone and dry it under vacuum over P2O5. [Beilstein 2 IV 490.]
