Hydrazine dihydrochloride
Agent Name
Hydrazine dihydrochloride
CAS Number
5341-61-7
Formula
Cl-H.1/2H4-N2
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
Hydrazine hydrochloride; Hydrazine, dihydrochloride; Hydrazine, hydrochloride (1:2); [ChemIDplus] UN2928
Category
Hydrazines
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystals; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chlorine scavenger; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes other degenerative changes to brain, fatty liver degeneration, and other changes in urine in acute oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Toxic and corrosive; [Merck Index] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; May cause skin sensitization; Highly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Possible carcinogen; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Hydrazine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, corrosive, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: