| Document ID (ISN) | 60312 |
| CIS number |
93-733 |
| Year |
1992 |
| Convention or series no. |
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No.92-110, Suppl. III-OHG
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| Title |
Acetaldehyde |
| Bibliographic information |
US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Standards Development and Technology Transfer, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA, 1992. 8p. 15 ref. |
| Abstract |
Chemical safety information sheet taken from the newly revised edition of the NIOSH publication "Occupational Safety and Health Guidelines for Chemical Hazards". Effects of short-term exposure: irritation and burning of eyes and nose; corneal damage; erythema; irritation of skin, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract; conjunctivitis, blurred vision and light sensitivity; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); narcotic effects; pulmonary oedema; dermatitis; chemical burns. Effects of long-term exposure: dermatitis; may cause heart and kidney damage, embryotoxic and teratogenic effects; possible human carcinogen. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
threshold limit values; acetaldehyde; USA |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
embryotoxic effects; pulmonary oedema; irritants; carcinogens; teratogens; flammable substances; corneal damage; renal damage; dermatitis; erythema; conjunctivitis; heart diseases; light sensitivity; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; chemical burns; first aid; personal protective equipment; respirators; narcotic effects; health hazards; determination in air; medical supervision; data sheet; neurotoxic effects |
| Document type |
B - Chemical safety information sheets |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Toxic and dangerous substances
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Occupational exposure limits
Aldehydes
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