Calcium iodobehenate
Agent Name
Calcium iodobehenate
CAS Number
1319-91-1
Formula
C22-H43-I-O2.1/2Ca
Major Category
Other Uses
Synonyms
Calioben; Docosanoic acid, iodo-, calcium salt; Iododocosanoic acid calcium salt; Saiodin; Sajodin; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Animal Feed Additives
Description
White odorless solid; Slightly soluble in cold water; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as a source of iodine in medicine and animal feeds; [HSDB]
Comments
Toxic by ingestion; Can cause iodide poisoning; [HSDB] See "Iodine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
0.1 mg/m3, inhalable fraction and vapor (iodides)
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: