Bismuth germanium oxide
Agent Name
Bismuth germanium oxide
CAS Number
12233-56-6
Formula
Bi4-Ge3-O12
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Tetrabismuth triacontagermanium dodecaoxide; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in positron emission tomography; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Germanium." See "Bismuth."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
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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