| Agent Name |
Calcium permanganate |
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| CAS Number |
10118-76-0 |
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| Formula |
Mn2-O8.Ca |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
Acerdol; Calcium permanganate (Ca(MnO4)2); Permanganate de calcium [French]; Permanganato calcico [Spanish]; UN1456; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Inorganic Oxidizing Agents |
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| Description |
Violet to purple crystals (tends to adsorb water from air and become liquid); [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, and deodorizer; Used in welding electrode coatings/fluxes and in liquid rocket propellants; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
Very toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; Can cause skin burns; [CAMEO] See "Manganese"; |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Bioaccumulates |
Yes |
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| Explanatory Notes |
For occupational exposure limits, see "Manganese"; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Neurotoxin |
Parkinson's Syndrome |
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| Reproductive Toxin |
Yes |
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