Hydroxylamine nitrate
Agent Name
Hydroxylamine nitrate
CAS Number
13465-08-2
Formula
H3-N-O.H-N-O3
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Hydroxylamine, nitrate; Hydroxylamine, nitrate (salt); Hydroxylammonium nitrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Explosives
Description
Aqueous solution; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Classifications by the EC: Risk of explosion by shock, friction, fire, or other sources of ignition; Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect; Toxic in contact with skin; Harmful by ingestion (danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure); Irritating to skin and eyes; May cause sensitization by skin contact; [EC: SCCS] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause CNS depression, respiratory sensitization, and induce methemoglobinemia; Harmful by ingestion; Highly toxic by skin absorption; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Hydroxylamine." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: