Polystyrene sulfonic acid
Agent Name
Polystyrene sulfonic acid
CAS Number
28210-41-5
Formula
(C8-H8-O3-S)x-
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
4-Ethenylbenzenesulfonic acid homopolymer; Polystyrene sulfonate; Tolevamer; Benzenesulfonic acid, 4-ethenyl-, homopolymer; [ChemIDplus] Poly(styrene sulfonic acid); [Alfa Aesar MSDS] UN2586
Category
Polymers
Description
30% Aqueous solution: Amber liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Comments
"Ca salt is potassium absorbing resin administered orally for treatment of hyperkalemia." [ChemIDplus] 30% Aqueous solution: Contains 5% sulfuric acid (CAS# 7664-93-9); Causes burns; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Aryl sulfonic acids, liquid, with not more than 5% free Sulfuric acid."
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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