| Agent Name |
Thallous nitrate |
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| CAS Number |
10102-45-1 |
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| Formula |
N-O3.Tl |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Nitric acid, thallium(1+) salt; Thallium mononitrate; Thallium nitrate; Thallium(1+) nitrate; Thallium(I) nitrate (1:1); UN2727; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Odorless, white crystals; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used in analytical chemistry, in organic synthesis, and in signaling and pyrotechnics (green fire); [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Causes eye and skin irritation; Highly toxic when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through skin; [CHEMINFO MSDS] LD50 (ingestion) = 15 mg/kg (mouse); [HSDB] See "Thallium and soluble compounds." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
0.1 mg/m3 |
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| PEL (OSHA) |
0.1 mg/m3 |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.79 x 10 -11 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Thallium and soluble compounds." |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
0: will not burn |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
Sensorimotor Neuropathy |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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