Dipotassium endothall
Agent Name
Dipotassium endothall
CAS Number
2164-07-0
Formula
C8-H8-O5.2K
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
7-Endothall, dipotassium salt; 7-Oxabicyclo(2.2.1)heptane-2,3-dicarboxylic acid, dipotassium salt; Endothal-dipotassium; Endothall dipotassium salt; [ChemIDplus] Aquathol; Aquathol K; [Merck Index]
Category
Herbicides, Other
Description
Aqueous solution is amber; [Hawley] Colorless solid; [CAMEO] Light brown solid with sharp musky odor; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as herbicide and defoliant; [Merck Index] Used as an aquatic herbicide; [MSDSonline]
Comments
May cause strong skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritation; [Merck Index] A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; [HSDB] A moderate skin irritant; A severe eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Endothall."
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Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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