Hypochlorous Acid Toxicity
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Identifiers
FormulaClHO·CAS7790-92-3·EC232-232-5
Functions
AntimicrobialANTI-Sebum +2 more
Which hazards are associated with Hypochlorous acid?
GHS statements, classifications and precautions
Primary Hazards
Not Classified
Hazard Classes and Categories
Not Classified
Hazards Summary
A strong oxidizing agent; [Merck Index] A skin and eye irritant; Weak and unstable acid--exists only in dilute solutions; [Hawley] Hypochlorites are used as bleaching agents and disinfectants (swimming pools); they are derived from hypochlorous acid. Hypochlorites have caused hand, diffuse, or periulcerous dermatitis . . . [Kanerva, p. 1803-4] See Hydrogen chloride