Bismuth chloride
Agent Name
Bismuth chloride
CAS Number
7787-60-2
Formula
Bi-Cl3
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Bismuth trichloride; Bismuthine, trichloro-; Trichlorobismuth; Trichlorobismuthine; [ChemIDplus] UN3260
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White to yellow deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] Reacts with water to produce HCl; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a catalyst and to make other bismuth salts; [Merck Index]
Comments
Corrosive; [MSDSonline] See "Bismuth."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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