| Agent Name |
Barium permanganate |
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| CAS Number |
7787-36-2 |
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| Formula |
Mn2-O8.Ba |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Barium manganate(VII); Permanganate barico [Spanish]; Permanganate de baryum [French]; Permanganic acid (HMnO4), barium salt; Permanganic acid, barium salt; UN1448; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Dark purple to black solid; [CHRIS] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a dry cell depolarizer, disinfectant, and intermediate for the production of other permanganates; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
A skin an eye irritant; [CHRIS] Toxic by ingestion causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and shortness of breath; [CAMEO] See "Manganese"; See "Barium, soluble compounds." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Manganese"; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
Parkinson's Syndrome |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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