Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
Agent Name
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
CAS Number
13477-34-4
Formula
N2-O6.Ca.4H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Calcium dinitrate tetrahydrate; Dusicnan vapenaty [Czech]; Nitric acid, calcium salt, tetrahydrate; Calcium(II) nitrate, tetrahydrate (1:2:4); [ChemIDplus] UN1454
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless hygroscopic crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [RTECS] An eye and mild skin irritant; An oxidizer that may intensify fire; Targets the blood and CNS; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Calcium nitrate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Calcium nitrate."
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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