Strontium hydroxide
Agent Name
Strontium hydroxide
CAS Number
18480-07-4
Formula
H2-O2-Sr
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Strontium dihydroxide; [ChemIDplus] UN3262
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Octahydrate: Colorless or white deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used for refining sugar from beets and molasses; [Merck Index]
Comments
Aerosol causes muscle weakness and dyspnea in acute inhalation studies of rats; [RTECS] Causes burns; Inhalation may cause corrosive injuries to upper respiratory tract and lungs; Harmful by ingestion; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Strontium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Corrosive solid, basic, inorganic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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