4-Sulfophthalic acid
Agent Name
4-Sulfophthalic acid
CAS Number
89-08-7
Formula
C8-H6-O7-S
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 4-sulfo-; Phthalic acid, 4-sulfo-; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Organic Acids
Description
Light orange liquid (50% aqueous solution); [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to remove hexavalent chromium from wool dyeing effluents; [HSDB]
Comments
Emergency treatment: see "Phthalic acid." [HSDB] A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: