Sodium phosphotungstate
Agent Name
Sodium phosphotungstate
CAS Number
51312-42-6
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Phosphotungstic acid, sodium salt; Sodium tungsten hydroxide oxide phosphate; Sodium tungstophosphate; Tungstophosphoric acid, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; Soluble in water; [Merck Index] White crystalline solid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reagent for alkaloids, uric acid, and potassium; [Merck Index]
Comments
Causes somnolence and muscle weakness in oral lethal-dose studies of mice and rats; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Sodium tungstate."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
3 mg/m3, as W, respirable particulate matter
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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