Agent Name |
Hydrazine mononitrate |
CAS Number |
13464-97-6 |
Formula |
H4-N2.H-N-O3 |
Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms |
Hydrazinium nitrate; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Hydrazines |
Description |
Colorless to slight amber liquid with a slight characteristic odor; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a flux for soldering and welding; Also used for surface treatment of metals and in recovery of rare metals such as plutonium and neptunium; [www.orionchem.com/hydrazi_nenitrate.htm accessed 1/29/08] |
Comments |
Explosive if 1.) heated rapidly to 300 deg C; 2.) heated in a sealed container; 3.) comes in contact with metals or metal compounds at a temperature of 70 deg C or higher; [Sax] "Extremely destructive" to tissue of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; May cause chemical pneumonitis, CNS depression, seizures, liver & kidney damage, and allergic reactions; [MSDSonline] See "Hydrazine." |
Adverse Effects |
Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
Neurotoxin |
Other CNS Neurotoxin |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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