Thallous ethoxide
Agent Name
Thallous ethoxide
CAS Number
20398-06-5
Formula
C2-H6-O.Tl
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Ethyl alcohol, thallium (I); Ethanol, thallium(1+) salt; Thallium (I) ethanolate; [ChemIDplus] Thallium (I) ethoxide; Ethyl alcohol, thallium salt; Thallium ethanolate; [Strem Chemicals MSDS] UN1707
Category
Metal Alkoxides
Description
Cloudy liquid with an odor of alcohol; [Strem Chemicals MSDS]
Comments
Reacts with water; An irritant; Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; May have cumulative adverse effects; [Strem Chemicals MSDS] See "Thallium" and the linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Tl
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Tl
IDLH (NIOSH)
15 mg/m3, as Tl (soluble compounds)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Thallium compound, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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