Potassium bromide

Agent Name
Potassium bromide
CAS Number
7758-02-3
Formula
Br-K
Major Category
Other Classes
Potassium bromide formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Bromide salt of potassium; Bromure de potassium; Kalii bromidum; Potassium bromide (KBr); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halogens, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Colorless or white solid; Slightly hygroscopic; [HSDB] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make photographic papers and plates; for process engraving and lithography; in special soaps; for spectroscopy; for infrared transmission; as laboratory reagent; as heat stabilizer for nylon; as raw material for silver bromide photographic emulsions; as medical and veterinary sedative and anticonvulsant; [HSDB] Used in 2 pesticide products: a sanitizer for food processing and eating establishments and a tablet to control bacteria and algae in spa water; [Reference #1] Used in photography (baths for developing and intensifying); [www.ci.tucson.az.us/arthazards/medium.html]
Comments
May cause CNS depression in large doses; [Merck Index] Findings in poisoning cases after ingestion of 12-50 grams include vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, liver injury, and hemolysis; [HSDB] Bromide salts were used in the past as sedatives; Not a skin irritant; Ingestion of large amounts will cause nausea and vomiting; No concern for chronic effects when used in sanitizers for food processing equipment; [Reference #1] See "Bromine."
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Adverse Effects

Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

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