Agent Name |
Barium permanganate |
CAS Number |
7787-36-2 |
Formula |
Mn2-O8.Ba |
Major Category |
Metals |
Synonyms |
Barium manganate(VII); Permanganate barico [Spanish]; Permanganate de baryum [French]; Permanganic acid (HMnO4), barium salt; Permanganic acid, barium salt; UN1448; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
Description |
Dark purple to black solid; [CHRIS] Soluble in water; [HSDB] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a dry cell depolarizer, disinfectant, and intermediate for the production of other permanganates; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A skin an eye irritant; [CHRIS] Toxic by ingestion causing abdominal pain, vomiting, and shortness of breath; [CAMEO] See "Manganese"; See "Barium, soluble compounds." |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
TLV (ACGIH) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba |
PEL (OSHA) |
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba |
MAK |
0.5 mg/m3, as Ba, inhalable fraction(soluble compds) |
IDLH (NIOSH) |
50 mg/m3, as Ba |
Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Manganese"; |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
Parkinson's Syndrome |
Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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