| Agent Name |
Manganese dioxide |
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| CAS Number |
1313-13-9 |
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| Formula |
Mn-O2 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
BOG manganese; Black manganese oxide; Braunstein [German]; Bruinsteen [Dutch]; C.I. 77728; C.I. Pigment Black 14; C.I. Pigment Brown 8; Cement Black; Mangaanbioxyde [Dutch]; Mangaandioxyde [Dutch]; Mangandioxid [German]; Manganese (biossido di) [Italian]; Manganese (bioxyd de) [French]; Manganese (diossido di) [Italian]; Manganese (dioxyde de) [French]; Manganese Black; Manganese binoxide; Manganese dioxide; Manganese peroxide; Manganese superoxide; Manganese(IV) oxide; Pyrolusite Brown; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Black solid; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
A mineral source for manganese which is used to make dry cell batteries, glass, ceramics, pigments, matches, dyes, pigments, matches, curing agents, and catalysts ; [CHEMINFO] See "Manganese." |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of dust may cause diseases of the lungs (bronchitis and pneumonia) and CNS (manganism); [ICSC] See "Manganese." |
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| TLV (ACGIH) | , as Mn |
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| PEL (OSHA) | Ceiling(OSHA)=5 mg/m3, as Mn |
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| MAK | , inhalable fraction, as Mn |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 995 deg F; VP = approximately zero; [CHEMINFO] For occupational exposure limits, see "Manganese." |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
Parkinson's Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MANGANOUS OXIDE
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