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EC number: 200-836-8 | CAS number: 75-07-0
Endpoint summary
Administrative data
Description of key information
Key value for chemical safety assessment
Skin irritation / corrosion
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Eye irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Respiratory irritation
Endpoint conclusion
- Endpoint conclusion:
- adverse effect observed (irritating)
Additional information
Based on the available data acetaldehyde is considered to be only silightly irritating to skin. This is likely the result of the high volatiliy of acetaldehyde and as a consequence the short time of contact. Nevertheless, according to literature (RIFM 2003) that was evaluated by the SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR CONSUMERS (SCCNFP) concentrations greater than 1% in solution are likely to be irritating to the human skin.
The irritating potential to human eyes is reported from human exposure to acetaldehyde. Futhermore, an irritating potential for the respiratory tract can be derived form several oral animal studies and human experience.
Literature:
RIFM. Safety Dossier on Acetaldehyde. Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). [Unpublished Report], 2003.
Effects on skin irritation/corrosion: slightly irritating
Effects on eye irritation: irritating
Effects on respiratory irritation: irritating
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