Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate
Agent Name
Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate
CAS Number
10035-06-0
Formula
Bi.5H2-O.3H-N-O3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bismuth trinitrate pentahydrate; Nitric acid, bismuth(3+) salt, pentahydrate; Bismuth nitrate, hydrate (1:5); [ChemIDplus] Bismuth(III) nitrate pentahydrate; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN1477
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Lustrous hygroscopic solid with an odor of nitric acid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic solid; mp = 30 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other bismuth salts and luminous paints; Also used to precipitate alkaloids; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes methemoglobinemia-carboxyhemoglobin in acute inhalation studies of rats; Causes EKG changes, hypoglycemia, and weight loss in 17-week intermittent inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] An oxidizing agent that may intensify fire; A moderate skin and eye irritant; Targets the kidney; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Bismuth." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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