Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate
Agent Name
Lithium perfluorooctane sulfonate
Alternative Name
LPOS
CAS Number
29457-72-5
Formula
C8-H-F17-O3-S.Li
Major Category
Pesticides
Synonyms
LPOS; FT 208; Fluorad FC 94; LPOS; Lithium (perfluorooctane)sulfonate; Lithium 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-1-octanesulfonate; Lithium PFOS; Lithium perfluoro-1-octanesulfonate; Lithium perfluorooctanesulfonate; 1-Octanesulfonic acid, 1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptadecafluoro-, lithium salt; Lithium heptadecafluorooctanesulphonate; [ChemIDplus] UN3467
Category
Other Insecticides
Description
Off-white solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as insecticide in wasp and hornet baits; Not currently registered with the EPA for use in the US; [HSDB]
Comments
An eye irritant; Toxic by inhalation and ingestion; [eChemPortal: ERMA] See "Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 160 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Organometallic compound, solid, toxic, n.o.s."
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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