Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Chloric acid, zinc salt; [ChemIDplus] UN1513
Category
Other Inorganic Compounds
Description
Yellow solid; [HSDB] Tetrahydrate: Deliquescent; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as catalyst and to make adhesives and dyes; [HSDB]
Comments
Tetrahydrate: A strong oxidizer; Poses dangerous fire hazard in contact with organic substances; [Hawley] A strong oxidizing agent; May form flammable or explosive mixtures with combustible substances; [CAMEO] See "CHLORATES."
MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Other Information
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