Agent Name |
CHLORATES |
Alternative Name |
CLASS |
Major Category |
Other Classes |
Category |
Other Inorganic Compounds |
Sources/Uses |
Potassium chlorate: Used in match heads; Barium chlorate: Used to make fireworks and explosives; Sodium chlorate: Used in herbicides; Other chlorates used to make dyes; [Olson, p. 159] |
Comments |
After ingestion, symptoms of poisoning include abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. Methemoglobinemia may be accompanied by hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, liver injury and renal faliure. [Olson, p. 159] Chlorates in HSDB that have caused methemoglobinemia in experimental animals: sodium chlorate, barium chlorate, strontium chlorate, potassium chlorate, and calcium chlorate; |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Adverse Effects |
Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
Anemia |
Anemia, Hemolytic |
Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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