http://www.niacet.com/monochloroacetic-acid.html NIACET Monochloroacetic Acid, or Chloroethanoic/Chloroacetic acid, is a highly toxic and caustic white crystalline solid or clear liquid in solution. The main application of Monochloroacetic acid is the manufacture of carboxymethylcellulose. This has many en-us images/pdf_download.gif http://www.niacet.com/monochloroacetic-acid.php monochloroacetic-acid/monochloracetic-base-.php Product Identification: Chemical Synonyms MCA, MCAA, chloroethanoic acid, chloroacetic acid Chemical Family halocarboxylic acid Ingredients: % by Weight CAS # Monochloroacetic acid 99 min 79-11-8 Dichloroacetic acid 0.5 max 79-43-6 Acetic acid 0.2 max 64-19-7 Water 0.2 max 7732-18-5 monochloroacetic-acid/monochloracetic-base-.php monochloroacetic-acid/specifications.php Specification Control Limits (Technical) Monochloroacetic Acid : 99% min. Dichloroacetic Acid : 0.5% max. Acetic Acid : 0.2% max. Iron : 5.0 ppm max. Concentration of Solution : 79 to 81% monochloroacetic-acid/specifications.php monochloroacetic-acid/precautionary-label.php NIACET® Monochloroacetic Acid - Precautionary Label DANGER! CAUSES BURNS Do not get in the eyes, on skin or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapor. Keep container closed. Use adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. FIRST AID In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician. Wash clothing before re-use. Not for use as a drug or cosmetic unless clearly established as safe for that purpose. FOR INDUSTRY USE ONLY monochloroacetic-acid/precautionary-label.php monochloroacetic-acid/toxicological-properties.php Route Test Dose Units Result oral-rat LD50 55 mg/kg moderately toxic oral-mouse LD50 165 mg/kg skin-rabbit LD50 175 mg/kg highly toxic inhale-rat LD50 180 mg/m3 highly toxic Occupational Exposure: No exposure limits have been set by OSHA, NIOSH or ACGIH Carcinogen: IARC No NTP No OSHA No monochloroacetic-acid/toxicological-properties.php monochloroacetic-acid/physical-properties.php As an 80% Aq Solution Data Appearance: colorless liquid Freezing Point: 16°C to 18°C Reactivity in Water: does not react Odor: characteristic, pungent Boiling Point: 116°C Vapor Pressure : 17.5mm Hg at 20°C Specific Gravity: 1.33 at 20°C monochloroacetic-acid/physical-properties.php monochloroacetic-acid/storage-amp-handling.php Fire & Explosion: Flash Point: None by Tag Closed Cup Flammable Limits: LFL: Undetermined | UFL: Undetermined Special Procedures: Use pressure demand, self-contained breathing apparatus and impervious, full protective clothing. Auto-Ignition  Temperature: Not Applicable Extinguishing Media: water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical Unusual Hazards: Emits toxic and corrosive fumes under fire conditions. Reactivity Data: Hazardous  Decomposition  Products: hydrogen chloride, phosgene and carbon monoxide. Hazardous  Polymerization: will not occur Incompatibility: alkalis, alcohols Necessary Protection: Protective Clothing: Clothing suitable to prevent skin contact. If chance exposure exists, a plastic or neoprene rain suit should also be worn. Eye Protection: Chemical goggles and full face shield. Contact lenses should not be worn when working on this material. Respiratory Protection: Recommended control of vapors with local ventilation, use a caustic scrubber. If airborne concentrations become irritating, use a NIOSH approved respirator. Eye wash safety shower at the workstation. monochloroacetic-acid/storage-amp-handling.php monochloroacetic-acid/shipping-data.php Specifications Data Tank Trailer 45,000 lbs. max solution Freight Description: Chloroacetic Acid Solution monochloroacetic-acid/shipping-data.php monochloroacetic-acid/applications.php The main field of application of Monochloroacetic acid is the manufacture of carboxymethylcellulose. This product has many uses, for instance, in the manufacture of adhesives, detergents, finishing agents for the textile, leather and paper industries and drilling muds for geological drilling. Monochloroacetic acid is also an important intermediate for the manufacture of herbicides such as 2.4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2.4-D), 2.4-5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2.4-5-T) and 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (MCPA). Thioglycolic acid, an important derivative of monochloroacetate, is used for the manufacture of stabilizers for polyvinyl chloride of permanent hair waving preparations. Monochloroacetic acid has further uses as a raw material for chemical synthesis, as in the manufacture of pharmaceutical preparations (caffeine, vitamins, barbituates), textile auxiliaries, dyestuffs (indigo) and dextrin. Monochloroacetic acid can be used for a number of further reactions besides those typical of Monochloroacetic acids. For instance, it reacts with the following: Alcohols - To form alkoxyacetic acids Ammonia/Amines - To form a-amino acids, e.g. aminoacetic acid, phenylglycine Alkali Cyanides - To form cyanoacetic acid and from this by saponification malonic acid Alkali hydrogen Sulfide - To form thioglycolic acid Phenols - To form phenoxyacetic acid Aqueous Alkalis - To form glycolic acid monochloroacetic-acid/applications.php monochloroacetic-acid/solubilities.php Water Solubility - Miscible monochloroacetic-acid/solubilities.php monochloroacetic-acid/fda-status.php Section Use References FDA § -- None Established monochloroacetic-acid/fda-status.php monochloroacetic-acid-material-saftey-data-sheet.php Monochloroacetic Acid Monochloroacetic Acid, 80% AQ Solution (See addendums below) Monochloroacetic Acid, 80% AQ Solution - Addendum A monochloroacetic-acid-material-saftey-data-sheet.php