| Agent Name |
Sodium sulfate |
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| CAS Number |
7757-82-6 |
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| Formula |
H2-O4-S.2Na |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Bisodium sulfate; Dibasic sodium sulfate; Disodium monosulfate; Disodium sulfate; Disodium sulphate; Kemsol; Natriumsulfat (German); Salt cake; Sodium sulfate (2:1); Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4); Sodium sulfate anhydrous; Sulfuric acid sodium salt (1:2); Sulfuric acid disodium salt; [ChemIDplus] The decahydrate form is called Glauber's salt; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Category |
Sulfur Compounds |
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| Description |
White, hygroscopic solid; Available forms are anhydrous (7757-82-6) and decahydrate (7727-73-3); [CHEMINFO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
It is produced from mineral deposits and may contain the following contaminants: dichromate (less than 0.2%), sodium sulfite, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, lithium carbonate, lithium sulfate, ferric oxide, cupric chloride, sodium hydrogen sulfate, sodium thiosulfate, and boric acid; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Comments |
May cause gastrointestinal disturbance if ingested; [ICSC] Nonirritating to skin and mucous membranes; [HSDB] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 1623 deg F (decomposes); Soluble in water; VP = extremely low; [CHEMINFO] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: SODIUM SULFATE
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