| Agent Name |
Calcium nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
10124-37-5 |
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| Formula |
N2-O6.Ca |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Calcium dinitrate; Calcium saltpeter; Calcium(II) nitrate (1:2); Lime nitrate; Lime saltpeter; Nitric acid, calcium salt; Nitrocalcite; Norge saltpeter; Norway saltpeter; Norwegian saltpeter; Saltpeter [Norway]; Synfat 1006; UN1454; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Nitrates and Nitrites |
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| Description |
White granules or crystals (tends to absorb water from air and become liquid); |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in explosives, fertilizers, matches, fireworks/signal flares, radio tubes, and diesel fuels (corrosion inhibitor); [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Ingestion, e.g., infants drinking contaminated well water, could induce methemoglobinemia; [HSDB] May cause mild irritation of eyes; [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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