Thallic sulfate
Agent Name
Thallic sulfate
CAS Number
16222-66-5
Formula
O12-S3.2Tl
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bithallium trisulfate; Sulfuric acid, thallium(3+) salt (3:2); Thallium sulfate; Thallium(III) sulfate; Dithallium tris(sulphate); [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Cannot be isolated because it is extremely unstable; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used formerly in medications; [HSDB]
Comments
Highly unstable and cannot be isolated; [HSDB] See "Thallium" and the linked occupational disease.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
TLV (ACGIH)
0.02 mg/m3, inhalable fraction, as Tl
PEL (OSHA)
0.1 mg/m3, as Tl
IDLH (NIOSH)
15 mg/m3, as Tl (soluble compounds)
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Sensorimotor
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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