Thallous chloride
Agent Name
Thallous chloride
CAS Number
7791-12-0
Formula
Cl-Tl
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Thallium chloride; Thallium chloride (TlCl); Thallium chloride (VAN); Thallium monochloride; Thallium(1+) chloride; Thallium(I) chloride; [ChemIDplus] UN1707
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; [Merck Index] Off-white powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a chlorination catalyst and in suntan lamps; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] 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)
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Thallium compound, n.o.s."
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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