| Agent Name |
Sodium bisulfate |
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| CAS Number |
7681-38-1 |
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| Formula |
H-O4-S.Na |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
BIF; Bisulfate of soda; Fanal; GBS; Monosodium hydrogen sulfate; Monosodium sulfate; Niter cake; Nitre cake; Sodium acid sulfate; Sodium bisulfate; Sodium bisulfate, fused; Sodium bisulfate, solid(DOT); Sodium hydrogen sulfate; Sodium hydrogen sulfate (NaHSO4); Sodium hydrogen sulfate, solid (DOT); Sodium hydrosulfate; Sodium pyrosulfate; Sodium sulfate, NaHSO4; Sulfuric acid, monosodium salt; WC-00; WC-Klosettreiniger; WC-Perfect; WC-Super; [ChemIDplus] UN2837 |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
White crystals dissolved in water; [CAMEO] Hygroscopic crystals; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a bactericide and disinfectant; [ChemIDplus] Used to pickle metals, carbonize wool, bleach leather, and manufacture magnesia cements; [Merck Index] |
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| Comments |
Corrosive to metals and tissues; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact; [CAMEO] Aqueous solutions are strong acids; [Merck Index] Harmful if swallowed; Do not inhale dust or aerosol; may cause acute lung edema if inhaled; [MSDSonline] Based on animal studies, not a skin irritant; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Melting point equals 315 � C; [CHEMINFO] |
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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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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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