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Agent Name p-Methylaminophenol sulfate
CAS Number 55-55-0
Formula C7-H9-N-O.1/2H2-O4-S
Major Category Other Uses
Synonyms Metol; Monomethyl-p-aminophenol sulfate; p-Hydroxymethylaniline sulfate; Photol; Verol; Rhodol; Armol; Elon; Genol; Graphol; Photo-Rex; Pictol; Planetol; Enol; LIon; Satrapol; Scalol; Viterol; N-Methyl-p-aminophenol sulfate; 4-(Methylamino)phenol sulfate (2:1 salt); N-Methyl-4-hydroxyaniline hemisulfate; Methyl-p-aminophenol sulfate; [ChemFinder]
Category Photography
Description Off-white crystalline solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses Used to develop black-and-white photographs; [Kanerva, p. 1162]
Comments Allergic contact dermatitis in photographers; [Marks] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; A skin sensitizer; May have effects on the blood; [ICSC] Toxic by ingestion: nausea, weakness, cyanosis, vertigo, headache, and convulsions; [CAMEO]
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH) Not evaluated
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer Yes
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