Sodium bisulfate monohydrate
Agent Name
Sodium bisulfate monohydrate
CAS Number
10034-88-5
Formula
H-O4-S.Na.H2-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid, monosodium salt, hydrate; [ChemIDplus] Sodium hydrogen sulfate monohydrate; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN3260
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Odorless solid; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; Odorless and hygroscopic; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used to make minerals soluble for analysis; Also used for pickling metals, carbonizing wool, bleaching leather, and making magnesia cements; [Merck Index]
Comments
Intraperitoneal LD50 (mouse) = 193 mg/kg; [RTECS] An irritant that may cause serious eye injury; May cause burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Sodium bisulfate."
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
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: