Ammonium perrhenate
Agent Name
Ammonium perrhenate
CAS Number
13598-65-7
Formula
H4-N.O4-Re
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ammonium tetraoxorhenate (VII); Rhenate (ReO41-), ammonium (1:1), (T-4)-; Rhenate (ReO41-), ammonium, (T-4)-; Rhenate (ReO41-), ammonium, (beta-4)-; [ChemIDplus] Ammonium perrhenate(VII); [Acros Organics MSDS] UN1479
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White crystals; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
The most common commercial form of rhenium; [REPROTOX]
Comments
Causes lachrymation and conjunctival irritation in acute ocular studies of rabbits; Causes flaccid paralysis, somnolence, and dyspnea in oral lethal-dose studies of mice; [RTECS] A strong oxidizer that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; A severe irritant that may cause burns and permanent eye injury; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Rhenium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Oxidizing solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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