Sodium methyl sulfate
Agent Name
Sodium methyl sulfate
CAS Number
512-42-5
Formula
C-H4-O4-S.Na
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sodium monomethylsulfate; Sulfuric acid, monomethyl ester, sodium salt; Sodium methyl sulphate; Methyl sulfate, sodium salt; [ChemIDplus] Methyl sulfate sodium salt; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Organic Compounds, Metal Salts
Description
White powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a firming agent for foods; [FDA] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
A skin irritant; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; Targets the eyes, kidney, liver, and heart; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Dimethyl sulfate."
Biomedical References
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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