Sodium
Monochloroacetate Sodium Chloroacetate
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CAS: 3926-62-3
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ITC-HSN Code: 2915
40 10
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Formula:
Na-CH2COO-Cl
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Appearance: Fine
White Powder
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Assay: 98% min
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Sodium
Dichloroaceate: 0.3% max
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Sodium Chloride:
0.5% max
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Moisture Content: 1%
max
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Heavy Metals: 0.001%
max
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Iron: 0.001% max
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SODIUM
MONO CHLORO ACETATE
Sodium Monochloroacetate (SMCA) is the derivative of
Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) obtained by its neutralization with
alkali. Sodium Monochloro Acetate is a versatile product and is used as raw material or
intimidates in the manufacture of the following important organic &
textile chemicals
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Herbicides such as 2.4D, 2,4,5 Trichlorophenoxyacetic
Acid etc.
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Sequestering agents such as Sodium salt of Ethylene
Diaminetetria acetic Acid (EDTA), Nitriloacetic Acid
etc.
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Sodium
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC).
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Carboxymethyl Starch.
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Glycolic
Acid
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Trioglycolic Acid
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Cyanoacetic Acid and it its Easters
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Dyes
Such as Indigo
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Substituted Guar Gums.
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Sodium Monochloroacetate is a white colored free flowing fine
powder with a pungent odour. It is readily soluble in water and
available as a technically pure grade.
Sodium Monochloroacetate is available as granule and in powder form
(of the two forms, granules have better flowing characteristics and
reduced caking behavior, making them easier to use).
At room temperature Sodium
Monochloro Acetate is a white hygroscopic
solid (in powder or granule form). Hydrolysis of aqueous solutions
of SMCA very rapidly leads to the formation of sodium glycolate and
hydrochloric acid, depending on the temperature and time for which
it is kept in open.
Sodium Monochloro Acetate is a hazardous substance and has been
officially classified as “toxic”.but unlike MCA, SMCA is not
corrosive to the skin. As far as known, Sodium Monochloro Acetate does not penetrate the
skin but is absorbed after ingestion, causing systemic poisoning.
Prolonged contact should be avoided since SMCA is hygroscopic and
hydrolysis may occur on wet skin and eyes.
Sodium Monochloro Acetate is hazardous when ingested or inhaled.
Even low concentrations may cause poisoning, associated with
vomiting and/or symptoms of shock (agitation and/or confusion, later
unconsciousness, pale clammy skin, rapid pulse). This may lead to
very serious and even fatal injury if immediate and adequate action
is not taken.
Exposure should be as low as possible but at least lower than the
limits set by local regulations such as the Maximum Allowable
Concentration (MAC) value for a working day of 8 hours.
Expert medical attention should be obtained immediately for anyone
who has been in contact with ingested or inhaled Sodium Monochloro
Acetate .
Personal protection, such as acid resistant gloves and clothing,
safety goggles, and dust protection for handling solids, must be
used to avoid contact with Sodium Mono chloroacetate.
