Dust entry

2,2-Dichloropropionic acid CH3CCl2COOH 75-99-0 UF0690000 N.D.

Colorless liquid with an acrid odor. [herbicide] [Note: A white to tan powder below 46°F. The sodium salt, a white powder, is often used.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 143.0 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 374°F Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol: 50% Eyes: Prevent eye conta

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

Irrit eyes, skin, upper resp sys; skin burns; lass, loss of Skin: Water wash immedTarget organs: Eyes, skin, resp sys, GI tract, CNS Swallow: Medical attention immed

Evidence

NIOSH Pocket Guide entry: 2,2-Dichloropropionic acid CH3CCl2COOH 75-99-0 UF0690000 N.D.. Physical description: Colorless liquid with an acrid odor. [herbicide] [Note: A white to tan powder below 46°F. The sodium salt, a white powder, is often used.] Chemical & Physical Properties: Personal Protection/Sanitation Respirator Recommendations MW: 143.0 (see Table 2): (see Tables 3 and 4): BP: 374°F Skin: Prevent skin contact Not available. Sol: 50% Eyes: Prevent eye conta

Source: CDC/NIOSH: NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards ↗

Controls

follow the applicable NIOSH REL and OSHA PEL
use exposure monitoring
use engineering and work-practice controls
use appropriate respiratory protection