| Agent Name |
Magnesium perchlorate |
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| CAS Number |
10034-81-8 |
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| Formula |
Cl2-O8.Mg |
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| Major Category |
Other Chemicals |
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| Synonyms |
Anhydrone; Anhydrous magnesium perchlorate; Dehydrite; Perchlorate de magnesium [French]; Perchloric acid, magnesium salt; UN1475; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Perchlorates |
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| Description |
Granular or flaky powder, white and odorless; Deliquescent; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a drying agent for gases and an oxidizing agent; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Skin and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] Information is limited, but concentrated solutions are probably strong irritants; May induce methemoglobinemia after ingestion; [CHEMINFO] Very toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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