Calcium hydrosulfite
Agent Name
Calcium hydrosulfite
CAS Number
15512-36-4
Formula
Ca.H2-O4-S2
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Calcium dithionite; Calcium hydrosulphite [CAMEO]
Category
Hydrosulfites
Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a strong sulfur odor; [CAMEO]
Comments
Reacts with water to form hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide; [ERG 2016] Corrosive to skin and eyes; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Other Poison
Chemical Asphyxiant
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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