| Agent Name |
Hydroxylamine hydrochloride |
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| CAS Number |
5470-11-1 |
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| Formula |
Cl-H.H3-N-O |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Hydroxyamine hydrochloride; Hydroxyammonium chloride; Hydroxylamine chloride; Hydroxylamine chloride (1:1); Hydroxylamine hydrochloride; Hydroxylamine-1-hydrochloride; Hydroxylammonium chloride; Oxammonium hydrochloride; [ChemIDplus] NA8027 |
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| Category |
Other Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Description |
Colorless to off-white crystals that are hygroscopic and water soluble; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Hydroxylamine is used in organic synthesis; in photographic developers; in the production of rubber, plastics, and steel; and in the separation of uranium and plutonium; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
A powerful reducing agent and a strong irritant of the skin and eyes; Can cause methemoglobinemia; Inhalation of high concentrations can induce toxic pneumonitis; [CAMEO] Negligible evaporation at room temperature; Harmful if dispersed particles are inhaled; A skin sensitizer; [ICSC] Causes skin burns; [MSDSonline] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point = 304 deg F (decomposes); [CAMEO] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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