Strontium chlorate

Agent Name
Strontium chlorate
CAS Number
7791-10-8
Formula
Cl-H-O3.1/2Sr
Major Category
Other Classes
Strontium chlorate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Chloric acid, strontium salt; UN1506; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Inorganic Oxidizing Agents
Description
Colorless to white crystals; Releases oxygen when heated to 120 degrees C; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to manufacture pyrotechnics, tracer bullets, and other signals (red fire); [HSDB]
Comments
Adverse effects from poisoning by ingestion can include methemoglobinemia, CNS depression, and kidney injury. [HSDB]
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Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

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