Sodium phenolsulfonate
Agent Name
Sodium phenolsulfonate
Alternative Name
Benzenesulfonic acid, hydroxy-, monosodium salt
CAS Number
1300-51-2
Formula
C6-H6-O4-S.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, hydroxy-, monosodium salt; Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid, monosodium salt; Monosodium phenolsulfonate; Benzenesulfonic acid, hydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1); Sodium hydroxybenzenesulphonate; [ChemIDplus] Hydroxybenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt; Sodium sulfocarbolate; [Merck Index]
Category
Benzenesulfonic Acid Derivatives
Description
Dihydrate: White odorless solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystals; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in veterinary intestinal antiseptics, powders for ulcers, and dilute eye solutions; [Merck Index] Used as a detergent additive; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Comments
An eye irritant; Causes mild skin irritation in guinea pigs, moderate eye irritation in rabbits, and no skin sensitization in guinea pigs; [Eastman Chemical MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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