Cesium oxalate
Agent Name
Cesium oxalate
CAS Number
1068-63-9
Formula
C2-H2-O4.2Cs
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dicesium oxalate; [ChemIDplus] Oxalic acid cesium salt; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN2923
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Toxic by ingestion and skin absorption; Targets the kidney and nerves; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Cesium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, toxic, 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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