| Agent Name |
Bismuth subnitrate |
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| CAS Number |
1304-85-4 |
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| Formula |
Bi5-H9-N4-O22 |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Basic bismuth nitrate; Bismuth Synlab; Bismuth White; Bismuth hydroxide nitrate oxide (Bi5(OH)9(NO3)4O); Bismuth hydroxide nitrate oxide (Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4); Bismuth magistery; Bismuth nitrate, basic; Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), compd with nitrogen oxide (N2O5); (6:5), octahydrate; Bismuth oxynitrate; Bismuth paint; Bismuth subnitricum; Bismuthyl nitrate; Blanc de fard; C.I. 77169; C.I. Pigment White 17; Cosmetic White; Flake White; Magistery of bismuth; Mammol; Novismuth; Paint White; Snowcal 5 SW; Snowcal 5SW; Spanish White; Vicalin; Vikaline; [ChemIDplus] UN1477 |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
Odorless, slightly hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder, insoluble; [MSDSonline] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to make enamel fluxes, cosmetics, antacids, and antiulceratives; [Merck Index] Used as an astringent, adsorbent, and protective; in topical lotions and ointments; [HSDB] |
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| Comments |
An irritant; Oxidizing agent--keep away from combustible materials; [MSDSonline] See "Bismuth." See "NITRATES and NITRITES." |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 260 deg C; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Methemoglobinemia |
Methemoglobinemia, Secondary |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: BISMUTH SUBNITRATE
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