Abstract

The toxic properties of 2-formylphenoxyethane acid for hygienic standardization in the air of the working zone were studied. DL of the substance under the introduction into the stomach for male rats, male and female mice was 5354, 3698 and 4322 mg/kg. This compound refers to moderately hazardous substances. No significant differences in species and gender sensitivity of animals to the substance were found. This compound possesses a strong ability to the accumulation: C accounts of 2.9. It has a marked irritating effect to the mucous membranes of eyes and the moderate impact to the skin. It has a toxic effect on the liver, kidneys, central nervous system. The threshold of acute inhalation effect (Lim) equals to 120.3 mg/m. It has no irritating effect to the respiratory tract at Lim level. The tentative safe exposure level of 2-formylphenoxyethane acid in the air of working zone equals to 1 mg/m.

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