Hexachloroiridate
Agent Name
Hexachloroiridate
CAS Number
16941-92-7
Formula
Cl6-Ir.2H
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Chloriridic acid; Chloroiridic acid (H2IrCl6); Dihydrogen hexachloroiridate(2-); Hexachloroiridic acid; Hydrogen hexachloroiridate(4+); Iridate(2-), hexachloro-, dihydrogen (8CI); Iridate(2-), hexachloro-, dihydrogen, (OC-6-11)-; Iridate(2-), hexachloro-, hydrogen (1:2), (OC-6-11)-; [ChemIDplus] Dihydrogen hexachloroiridate (IV); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Hydrate: Black lumps; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 118 mg/kg; [RTECS] Inhibits DNA synthesis; [ChemIDplus] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Iridium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, 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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