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Identification
- Name:
- acetamide
- CAS:
- 60-35-5
- EC/EINECS:
- 200-473-5
- Molecular Formula:
- C2H5NO
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0233
- Uses:
- solvent pesticide
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Respiratory sensitisation
H Phrases
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H351 : Suspected of causing cancer
Carc. (Cat. 2) : Carcinogenicity
Specific health risks
As per IARC ?
Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.
As per other sources
Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?
Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.
Restriction/prohibition regulations
Substances under evaluation. PACT ?
Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).