Sodium dithionate
Agent Name
Sodium dithionate
CAS Number
7631-94-9
Formula
H2-O6-S2.2Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Dithionic acid, disodium salt (8CI)(9CI); Disodium dithionate; Sodium hyposulfate; Sodium sulfate (Na2S2O6); [ChemIDplus] Dithionic acid sodium salt (1:2); [Merck Index] UN1759
Category
Sulfur Compounds
Description
Dihydrate: Colorless solid; [Merck Index] Solid; [MP Biomedicals MSDS]
Comments
Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; [MP Biomedicals MSDS] See "Sodium sulfate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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