Manganese(II) acetate

Agent Name
Manganese(II) acetate
CAS Number
638-38-0
Formula
C2-H4-O2.1/2Mn
Major Category
Metals
Manganese(II) acetate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Acetic acid, manganese(2+) salt; Acetic acid, manganese(II) salt (2:1); Diacetylmanganese; Manganese acetate; Manganese acetate (Mn(OAc)2); Manganese diacetate; Manganese(2+) acetate; Manganese(II) acetate; Manganous acetate; Octan manganaty [Czech]; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids, Metal Salts
Description
Brown crystals; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as a dye mordant and varnish drier; [Merck Index] Used in fertilizers, food packaging, and feed additives; [Hawley]
Comments
See "Manganese" and linked occupational diseases.
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction), 0.1 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction)
PEL (OSHA)
Ceiling(OSHA)=5 mg/m3, as Mn
MAK
0.2 mg/m3, as Mn (inhalable fraction), 0.02 mg/m3, as Mn (respirable fraction)

Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Parkinsonism

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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Processes

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