2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol

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Where is 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol found?

2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol has been used as a disinfectant and can be found in metal working fluids as a formaldehyde-releasing cutting oil biocide.

How can you avoid contact with 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol ?

Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:

• 1,1,1- Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane
• 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)- 2-nitro-
• 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2 nitro-1,3- propanediol
• 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-nitropropanediol
• 2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3- propanediol
• 2-Hydroxymethyl-2-nitropropane-1,3- diol
• 2-Nitro-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3- propanediol
• AI3-02259
• Caswell No. 495
• Cimcool wafers
• EINECS 204-769-5
• HSDB 6810
• Isobutylglycerol, nitro-
• Methane, trimethylolnitro-
• Nitroisobutylglycerol
• Nitromethylidynetrimethanol
• Nitrotris(hydroxymethyl)methane
• NSC 17675
• Trihydroxymethylnitromethane
• Trimethylolnitromethane
• Tris nitro
• Tris(hydroxymethyl)nitromethane

What are some products that may contain 2-hydroxymethyl-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol ?

A clinician's point of view.

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