| Agent Name |
Nitrosyl chloride |
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| CAS Number |
2696-92-6 |
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| Formula |
Cl-N-O |
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| Major Category |
Toxic Gases & Vapors |
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| Synonyms |
Nitrogen chloride oxide; Nitrogen oxychloride; Nitrosonium chloride; UN1069; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Acid Halides |
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| Description |
Reddish-yellow liquid/crystals or yellow gas with a choking odor; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a flour bleaching agent and a chemical intermediate; a byproduct formed during the use of aqua regia; [HSDB] Aqua regia is a mixture of 1 part nitric acid and 3 to 4 parts of hydrochloric acid used in metallurgy to test metals and to dissolve platinum, gold, and other metals. [Hawley] |
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| Comments |
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause pulmonary edema; [HSDB] Reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid; [CAMEO] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [NJ-HSFS] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| TIH |
Yes |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2410 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point = 21.6 degrees F; [CAMEO] |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Toxic Pneumonitis |
Yes |
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| Dermatotoxin |
Skin Burns |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: NITROSYL CHLORIDE
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