Sodium chlorite
Agent Name
Sodium chlorite
CAS Number
7758-19-2
Formula
Cl-H-O2.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Alcide LD; Chlorite sodium; Chlorous acid, sodium salt; Neo Silox D; Textone; UN1496; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Inorganic Oxidizing Agents
Description
Colorless crystals or powder; technical grade is a white solid with a slightly greenish tint; [CHEMINFO] White solid; Formulated as soluble concentrates and ready-to-use liquids; [Reference #1]
Sources/Uses
Used for onsite production of chlorine dioxide; [CHEMINFO] Used to generate chlorine dioxide for antimicrobial applications in potable water systems, paper mill water systems, oil field injection, cutting fluids, and general disinfection in agricultural, industrial, medical, commercial, and residential facilities; [Reference #1]
Comments
A strong irritant of the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; [HSDB] A strong oxidizer that promotes combustion; Concentrated solutions may be corrosive to the skin and eyes; Mild hemolytic anemia and increased methemoglobin in males observed in animal feeding studies; [CHEMINFO] A strong oxidizing agent that is incompatible with organic materials; [Reference #1]
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 230 mg/m3/4hr
NFPA
will not burn
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: