Magnesium perchlorate

Agent Name
Magnesium perchlorate
CAS Number
10034-81-8
Formula
Cl2-O8.Mg
Major Category
Other Classes
Magnesium perchlorate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Anhydrone; Anhydrous magnesium perchlorate; Dehydrite; Perchlorate de magnesium [French]; Perchloric acid, magnesium salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1475
Category
Perchlorates
Description
White deliquescent solid; [CAMEO] Odorless; [HSDB] White odorless granules; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a drying agent for gases and an oxidizing agent; [HSDB]
Comments
Skin and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] Information is limited, but concentrated solutions are probably not irritating; May induce methemoglobinemia after ingestion; [CHEMINFO] Very toxic by ingestion; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [CHRIS] An oxidizing agent that may cause fire on contact with combustible materials; A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "PERCHLORATES."
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Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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