Alunite
Agent Name
Alunite
CAS Number
1302-91-6
Formula
Al3-H6-O14-S2.K
Major Category
Mineral Dusts
Synonyms
Calafatite; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Mineral Dusts
Description
White or red mineral; [Merck Index]
Sources/Uses
"Alunite is a hydrated aluminium potassium, sulfate mineral, formula KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6. It was first observed in the 15th century at Tolfa, near Rome, where it is mined for the manufacture of alum." [Wikipedia]
Comments
Alunite dust causes pneumoconiosis in 26-week intermittent inhalation studies (unspecified mammal species); [RTECS] See "Aluminum potassium sulfate."
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