Agent Name |
Calcium hydrosulfite |
CAS Number |
15512-36-4 |
Formula |
Ca.H2-O4-S2 |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Calcium dithionite; Calcium hydrosulphite [CAMEO] |
Category |
Hydrosulfites |
Description |
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a strong sulfur odor; [CAMEO] |
Comments |
Reacts with water to form hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide; [ERG 2008] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Other Poison |
Chemical Asphyxiant |
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