| Agent Name |
CHLORATES |
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| Alternative Name |
CLASS |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Category |
Other Inorganic Compounds |
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| Sources/Uses |
Potassium chlorate: Used in match heads; Barium chlorate: Used to make fireworks and explosives; Sodium chlorate: Used in herbicides; Other chlorates used to make dyes; [Olson, p. 159] |
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| Comments |
After ingestion, symptoms of poisoning include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Methemoglobinemia may be accompanied by hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, liver injury and renal faliure. [Olson, p. 159] Chlorates in HSDB that have caused methemoglobinemia in experimental animals: sodium chlorate, barium chlorate, strontium chlorate, potassium chlorate, and calcium chlorate; |
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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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| Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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