| Agent Name |
Ammonium pentaborate |
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| CAS Number |
12007-89-5 |
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| Formula |
B5-H-O8.H3-N |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Ammonium borate (NH4B5O8); Ammonium pentaborat; Boric acid (HB5O8), ammonium salt; Ammonium boron oxide ((NH4)B5O8); [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Ammonium Compounds |
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| Description |
Odorless white solid; [CAMEO] Slightly water soluble; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in chemical production and atomic submarines; [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
A skin, eye, nose, and respiratory tract irritant; [HSDB] Harmful if swallowed; [MSDSonline] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: AMMONIUM PENTABORATE
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