Ferrous perchlorate
Agent Name
Ferrous perchlorate
CAS Number
13933-23-8
Formula
Cl-H-O4.1/2Fe
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Iron diperchlorate; Perchloric acid, iron(2+) salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Perchlorates
Description
Hexahydrate: Light green odorless crystals; [MSDSonline]
Comments
Hexahydrate: May cause irritation and corrosion to skin and eyes; [MSDSonline] See "Iron salts, soluble." See "PERCHLORATES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
TLV (ACGIH)
1 mg/m3, as Fe (soluble iron salts)
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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