| Agent Name |
Ammonium oxalate |
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| CAS Number |
1113-38-8 |
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| Formula |
C2-H2-O4.2H3-N |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Diammonium oxalate; Ethanedioic acid diammonium salt; Oxalic acid, diammonium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN2449 |
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| Category |
Salts, Basic |
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| Description |
Water soluble, odorless solid; [CAMEO] Colorless crystals; Exists in anhydrous (1113-38-8) and monohydrate (6009-70-7) forms; The monohydrate is the main commercial form. Also available in 4% solutions and saturated solutions; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in manufacturing (safety explosives and oxalates), detinning of iron (electrolytic), processing (textiles and leather), metal polishing, rust and scale removing, dyeing, precipitating (rare earths and heavy metals), and analyzing chemicals; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
Skin contact can cause severe burns; Toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] May cause hypocalcemia, muscle cramps, convulsions, and kidney damage if ingested; A severe eye irritant; The estimated lethal dose in humans is 50-500 mg/kg (7-30 grams). Solutions are severe skin irritants. [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 158 deg F (decomposes); practically neutral in acidity; does not form vapor; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM OXALATE
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