| Agent Name |
Bismuth |
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| CAS Number |
7440-69-9 |
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| Formula |
Bi |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Bismuth, elemental |
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| Category |
Elements, Metallic |
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| Description |
Gray-white, soft and brittle metal; [Merck Index, 1257] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a metal alloy, catalyst, and semiconductor; Also used to make cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, thermocouplers, galvanometers, type metal for printing, solders, mirrors, and uranium fuel; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Bismuth is a "hepatotoxic agent." [Zimmerman, p. 4] Ingestion of high doses of bismuth may cause stomatitis, hyperpigmentation of oral mucosa, kidney dysfunction, myoclonus, and encephalopathy. [Ford, p. 740] There is evidence from pharmacologic use that bismuth is nephrotoxic. [Rosenstock, p. 572] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 271 degrees C; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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