Sodium benzosulfonate
Agent Name
Sodium benzosulfonate
CAS Number
515-42-4
Formula
C6-H5-O3-S.Na
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, sodium salt; Dispersant GN; Sodium benzene monosulfonate; Sodium benzenesulfonate; Sodium phenylsulfonate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzenesulfonic Acid Derivatives
Description
Solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as chemical intermediate, detergent, disinfectant, and anionic surfactant; [HSDB]
Comments
Oral LD50 (mouse) = 9378 mg/kg; [RTECS] A skin irritant in guinea pig testing; No teratogenic effects in pregnant mice receiving doses up to the fatal dose of 300 mg/kg; [HSDB]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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