Potassium pyrosulfate
Agent Name
Potassium pyrosulfate
CAS Number
7790-62-7
Formula
H2-O7-S2.2K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dipotassium disulfate; Dipotassium pyrosulfate; Potassium disulfate (K2S2O7); Potassium sulfate (K2S2O7); Dipotassium disulphate; Disulfuric acid, dipotassium salt; Disulfuric acid, potassium salt (1:2); Pyrosulfuric acid, dipotassium salt; [ChemIDplus] “Anhydrous” potassium acid sulfate; [Merck Index] Potassium disulfate, ReagentPlus; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless solid; [Merck Index] White solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Potassium sulfate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, acidic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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