Agent Name |
Sodium chlorite |
CAS Number |
7758-19-2 |
Formula |
Cl-H-O2.Na |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Synonyms |
Alcide LD; Chlorite sodium; Chlorous acid, sodium salt; Neo Silox D; Textone; UN1496; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Inorganic Oxidizing Agents |
Description |
Colorless crystals or powder; technical grade is a white solid with a slightly greenish tint; [CHEMINFO] |
Sources/Uses |
Used in to purify water and to bleach textiles, paper pulp, oils, varnishes, and waxes; [HSDB] Used for onsite production of chlorine dioxide; [CHEMINFO] |
Comments |
A strong irritant of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [HSDB] A strong oxidizer that promotes combustion; Concentrated solutions may be corrosive to the skin and eyes; Mild hemolytic anemia and increased methemoglobin in males is observed in animal feeding studies; [CHEMINFO] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rats) = 230 mg/m3/4H |
Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
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