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Agent Name Dimanganese decacarbonyl
CAS Number 10170-69-1
Formula C10-Mn2-O10
Major Category Metals
Synonyms Manganese carbonyl; Dimanganese decacarbonyl; Decacarbonyldimanganese; Manganese, decacarbonyldi-, (Mn-Mn); [ChemIDplus] UN3466
Category Metals, Organic Compounds
Description Golden-yellow crystals; [Merck Index] Insoluble in water; Flammable but not an explosive hazard; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses Catalyst; antiknock additive; [Merck Index]
Comments Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; Decomposition of carbonyl compounds can yield carbon monoxide; [MSDSonline] See "Manganese."
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes mp = 152-154 deg C; [MSDSonline] UN3466 is "Metal carbonyls, solid, n.o.s. [ERG 2008] For TLV, PEL, and MAK values, see "Manganese."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin Parkinson's Syndrome
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