Thallous malonate
Agent Name
Thallous malonate
CAS Number
2757-18-8
Formula
C3-H4-O4.2Tl
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dithallium malonate; Formomalenic thallium; Malonic acid, thallium salt (1:2); Propanedioic acid, dithallium salt; Thallium malonate; Thallium malonate, Tl2(O4C3H2); Thallium(I) malonate; [ChemIDplus] UN1707
Category
Metals, Organic Compounds
Description
Solid; [CAMEO] White odorless crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
A man died from kidney and heart failure after ingesting 10 grams of thallous malonate; [HSDB] May cause irritation; [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
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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