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Zinc: Other Names Zinc Dust Chemical Formula Zn CAS Number 7440 – 66 – 6 Industry Uses Coatings; Paint, Rubber, Dyes; Alloys; Dietary Supplement Health Risks Organ System Damage Zinc MSDS What is Zinc: Zinc is an essential mineral, both for prenatal and postnatal development. Zi...

Particulate Matter:   What is Particulate Matter: Particulate matter is a complex mix of organic and inorganic substances, found in the atmosphere in both liquid and gas phases. Coarse particulates and fine particulates are differentiated by their aerodynamic diameter (greater or less than 2.5 micrometers). Course particales usually contain materials from the earth's crust and fugitive dust from roads and industries. Fine particles contain the secondarily formed aerosols, combus...

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Nitrogen Dioxide: Other Names   Chemical Formula NO 2 CAS Number 10102 – 44 – 0 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories; Explosives; Rocket Fuel Health Risks Nausea; Irritation; Labored Breathing; Vapor Pressure 720 mmHg Water Solubility Reacts with Water...

Perchloroethylene(PERC): Perchloroethylene Safety and Detection information  Overview: Other Names: PERC, PCE, perchlorethylene, tetrachloroethylene, tetrachlorethylene Chemical Formula:   C 2 Cl 4 CAS Number: 127-18-4 Industry Uses: Dry Cleaning, Metal Degreasing, Chemical Manufacturing Health Risks: Carcinogen, Irritant, Adverse nervous system reactions ...

Carbon Monoxide: Other Names Carbonic oxide Chemical Formula CO CAS Number 630-08-0 Industry Uses Machinery, Automotives, Furnaces, Breweries Health Risks Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, death; Neurological, reproductive, and/or respiratory damage Vapor Pressure >35 atm...

Hydrogen Sulfide: Other Names Hydrosulfuric Acid; Sulfane; Dihydrogen Monosulfide Chemical Formula H 2 S CAS Number 7783 – 06 – 4 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories; Metallurgy Health Risks Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; Convulsions; Headaches, Dizziness Vapor Pressure ...

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC): What is VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds, more commonly known as VOC's consist of a wide variety of organic compounds that are vapor at room temperature.  Many different gasses may make up VOC's, and some of those gasses may also be associated with other families of gasses.  A complete list of VOC's can be found at the bottom of this page. Health Risks of VOC's: VOC's can cause respiratory, allergic, or immune effects...

Ammonia (NH3):     Ammonia MSDS What is Ammonia?: Ammonia is a nitrogen-based compound. It is colorless but has a noticeably strong smell, even at very low levels. Ammonia is a common nitrogenous waste product and is found in nature from decomposing organic material, animal waste, and even in our solar system. Although ammonia is common in nature and used widely in industry, it is classified as an extremely hazardous...

Chlorine: Other Names Bertholite Chemical Formula Cl 2 CAS Number 7782-50-5 Industry Uses Water Purification, Household Cleaners, Pool and Spa Treatments, Pesticides Health Risks Eye, throat, and airway irritation; pulmonary edema, death; skin burns; coughing, vomiting Vapor Pressure 6.8 atm ...

Acetic Acid   Other Names Ethanoic Acid, Glacial, Ethylic Acid Chemical Formula CH 3 COOH, C 2 H 4 O 2 CAS Number 64-19-7 Industry Uses Photographic Film, Vinegar, Household Cleaners, Plastic Bottle Production Health Risks Skin burns; eye, throat, airway irritation; nausea and vomiting Vapor Pressure 11...

Acetylene Other Names Ethyne Chemical Formula C 2 H 2 CAS Number 74-86-2 Industry Uses Fuel, Welding, Portable Lighting, Health Risks Can contain toxic impurities; Can cause headache, dizziness, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness; Frostbite Vapor Pressure 44.2 atm Water Solubilit...

Arsine Other Names Arsenic trihydride, Arsane, Arsenic hydride, Trihydroarsenic Chemical Formula AsH 3 CAS Number 7784-42-1 Industry Uses Microelectronics, Forensic Science Health Risks Headaches, Nausea, Dizziness; Hemolytic Anemia, Kidney Disease, Death. Vapor Pressure 14.9 atm Water Solubility S...

Bromine Other Names Dibromine, Brom Chemical Formula Br 2 CAS Number 7726-95-6 Industry Uses Fire Retardants, Photographic Film, Well Drilling Fluids, Organic Chemistry Health Risks Dizziness, Headache, Lacrimation (discharge of tears), Nosebleed, Cough, Skin Burns, Abdominal Pain Vapor Pressure 172 mmHg ...

Carbon Dioxide: Other Names Carbonic anhydride, dry ice Chemical Formula CO 2 CAS Number 124-38-9 Industry Uses Agricultural Chemicals, Food processing and packaging, Fuel and oil related products Health Risks Cold contact burns; Increased respiration rate; headache; unconsciousness, death Vapor Pressure 5...

Chlorine Dioxide: Other Names Chloroperoxyl, chlorine peroxide, chlorine oxide Chemical Formula ClO 2 CAS Number 10049-04-4 Industry Uses Water Purification, Paper Manufacturing Health Risks Eye, throat, and airway irritation; pulmonary edema, death; skin burns; coughing, vomiting Vapor Pressure ...

Diborane: Other Names Boroethane Chemical Formula B 2 H 6 CAS Number 19287-45-7 Industry Uses Rocket Propellant; Electronics Health Risks Irritant: Skin, eyes, throat, and airway; Coughing, shortness of breath; lung and kidney damage Vapor Pressure 39.5 atm Water Solubility...

Dimethylamine: Other Names N-Methylmethanamine Chemical Formula (CH 3 ) 2 NH; C 2 H 7 N CAS Number 124-40-3 Industry Uses Cosmetics, Agricultural Chemicals Health Risks Frostbite and skin burns; Damage to respiratory tract; Pulmonary edema Vapor Pressure 1388 mmHg Water So...

Ethylene Oxide: Other Names Oxirane; Epoxyethane Chemical Formula C 2 H 4 O CAS Number 75-21-8 Industry Uses Disinfectant; Fumigant; Sterilization; Insecticide; Chemistry Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Central Nervous System Depression; Cancer Vapor Pressure ...

Fluorine: Other Names   Chemical Formula F 2 CAS Number 7782-41-4 Industry Uses Steel-making; Pharmaceuticals; Chemistry Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Chemical burns; Death Vapor Pressure 760 mmHg at 85 K Water Solubility ...

Formaldehyde: Other Names Methanal, Formalin Chemical Formula CH 2 O CAS Number 50-00-0 Industry Uses Laboratory Preservative; Textile Manufacturing; Synthesis of plastics and fertilizers Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes; Headaches and dizziness Vapor Pressure > ...

Germane: Other Names Germanium Tetrahydride, Germanium hydride, Monogermane Chemical Formula GeH 4 CAS Number 7782-65-2 Industry Uses Electronics Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Death Vapor Pressure > 1 atm Water ...

Glutaraldehyde: Other Names Glutaral; Pentanedial; Cidex Chemical Formula C 5 H 8 O 2 CAS Number 111-30-8 Industry Uses Disinfectant; Water Treatment; Fixative and Embalming Fluid; Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Vapor Pressure 17 mmHg ...

Hydrazine: Other Names Diamine, Diazine Chemical Formula N 2 H 4 CAS Number 302 – 01 – 2 Industry Uses Pharmaceuticals; Rocket Propellant; Polymer Foams Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Dizziness and Headaches; Organ Damage Vapor Pressure 14.4 mmHg...

Hydrogen: Other Names   Dihydrogen Chemical Formula   H 2 CAS Number   1333-74-0 Industry Uses   Chemical Synthesis; Welding and Cutting Health Risks   Suffocation; Frostbite Vapor Pressure   1.24E06 mmHg Water Solubility   Low Solu...

Hydrogen Bromide: Other Names Hydrobromic Acid Chemical Formula HBr CAS Number 10035-10-6 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Flow-Type Batteries Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Burns and Frostbite Vapor Pressure 20 atm Water Solubility ...

Hydrogen Chloride: Other Names Hydrochloric Acid; Muriatic Acid Chemical Formula HCl CAS Number 7647-01-0 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Fertilizers; Cleaners; Dyes Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Burns and Frostbite Vapor Pressure 40.5 atm ...

Hydrogen Cyanide: Other Names Hydrocyanic acid; Formonitrile; Prussic Acid Chemical Formula HCN CAS Number 74-90-8 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Fumigation Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Organ Failure; Death Vapor Pressure 630 mmHg ...

Hydrogen Fluoride: Other Names Hydrofluoric Acid; Fluorhydric Acid; Fluorane Chemical Formula HF CAS Number 7664-39-3 Industry Uses Chemistry Laboratories; Aluminum Production; Glass Etching Health Risks Irritation of eyes, skin, and respiratory system; Pulmonary Edema; Fluorosis Vapor Pressure ...

Hydrogen Peroxide: Other Names Oxydol; Perhydrol Chemical Formula H 2 O 2 CAS Number 7722-84-1 Industry Uses Anti-Infective; Ripening Agent; Bleach Health Risks Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; Dermal Burns Vapor Pressure 1.97 mmHg Water Solubility M...

Hydrogen Selenide: Other Names Dihydrogen Selenide; Dihydridoselenium Chemical Formula H 2 Se CAS Number 7783 – 07 – 5 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories; Cancer Prevention Health Risks Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes; Cold-like symptoms; Vapor Pressure 9.5 atm ...

Iodine: Other Names Diiodine Chemical Formula I 2 CAS Number 7553 – 56 – 2 Industry Uses Anti-infective; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation of eyes and respiratory system; Headaches, Dizziness Vapor Pressure 0.3 mmHg Water Solubility Ins...

Mercury: Other Names Hydragyrum; Quicksilver Chemical Formula Hg CAS Number 7439 – 97 – 6 Industry Uses Pharmaceuticals; Chemical Laboratories; Meters; Fluorescent Lighting Health Risks Kidney damage, Inflammation; Muscle Tremors Vapor Pressure 0.0012 mmHg Water ...

Methane: Other Names Methyl hydride, Marsh gas Chemical Formula CH 4 CAS Number 74 – 82 – 8 Industry Uses Natural Gas; Fuels Health Risks Dizziness, Asphyxiation Vapor Pressure 258,574 mmHg Water Solubility Insoluble Flammabi...

Nitric Oxide: Other Names Nitrogen oxide; Nitrogen Monoxide; Chemical Formula NO CAS Number 10102 – 43 – 9 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Organ Damage; Unconsciousness; Death Vapor Pressure 34.2 atm Water Solubility ...

Oxygen: Other Names Molecular Oxygen; Dioxygen Chemical Formula O 2 CAS Number 7782 – 44 – 7 Industry Uses Human Health; Production of steel, plastic, and textiles; Welding Health Risks Oxygen Toxicity Vapor Pressure 1 kPa at 61 K Water Solubility ...

Peracetic Acid: Other Names Peroxyacetic Acid; Ethaneperoxic Acid Chemical Formula C 2 H 4 O 3 ; CH 3 COOOH CAS Number 79 – 21 – 0 Industry Uses Bleaching and Cleaning; Antimicrobial; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Burning; Respiratory Distress; Death Vapor Pressure ...

Phosgene: Other Names Carbonyl dichloride; Carbonic dichloride; Chloroformyl chloride Chemical Formula COCl 2 ; CCl 2 O CAS Number 75 – 44 – 5 Industry Uses Chemical Warfare; Chemical Laboratories; Pesticides Health Risks Irritation; Vomiting; Foamy Sputum; Dyspnea; Respiratory Damage; Death ...

Phosphine: Other Names Phosphane, Hydrogen phosphide, Phosphorus trihydride; Phosphorus hydride Chemical Formula PH 3 CAS Number 7803 – 51 – 2 Industry Uses Fumigation; Pesticides; Microelectronics Health Risks Irritation; Vomiting; Multi-Organ system damage; convulsions; death Vapor Pressu...

Silane: Other Names Silicon hydride; Silicane; Monosilane; Silicon Tetrahydride Chemical Formula H 4 Si; SiH 4 CAS Number 7803 – 62 – 5 Industry Uses Silicon production; Electronics; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation; Organ Damage; Dermal Burns/Frostbite Vapor Pressure ...

Sulfur Dioxide: Other Names Sulfurous anhydride; sulfurous oxide; sulphur dioxide Chemical Formula SO 2 CAS Number 7446 – 09 – 5 Industry Uses Volcanic Activity; Fossil Fuels; Pharmaceuticals Health Risks Irritation; Respiratory Symptoms; Dermal Burns/Frostbite Vapor Pressure 3....

Carbohydrazide Other Names Carbonic dihydrazide; 1,3-diaminourea; Carbazide; Carbonohydrazide Chemical Formula CH 6 N 4 O CAS Number 497 – 18 – 7 Industry Uses Oxygen Scrubber; Chemical Laboratories; Health Risks Irritant Carbohydrazide MSDS   What is Carbohydrazide: Car...

Chloride: Other Names Chloride ion Chemical Formula Cl - CAS Number 16887 – 00 – 6 Industry Uses Salts; Chemical Intermediate; Water Treatment Health Risks Skin reaction   What is Chloride: Chloride is a chlorine anion that forms the negatively charged part of many salts. It is the mo...

Chromate: Other Names Chromate ion, Chromate (VI) Chemical Formula CrO 4 -2 CAS Number 13907 – 45 – 4 Industry Uses Anti-corrosives; Plating; Pigments Health Risks Irritation; Carcinogen What is Chromate: Chromate is an oxoanion of chromium in the 6+ oxidation state. It is a strong oxi...

COD: What is Chemical Oxygen Demand: Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is an indicative measurement of the amount of oxygen that can be consumed by reactions in a measured solution. It is commonly expressed as mass of oxygen consumed over volume of solution (mg/L). The measurement of COD is widely used in municipal and industrial laboratories to measure the overall organic contamination in wastewater. The contamination level is determined by measuring the equivalent amount of oxygen required ...

Copper: Other Names Cuprum Chemical Formula Cu CAS Number 7440 – 50 – 8 Industry Uses Wiring; Pipes; Fungicides Health Risks Irritation; Respiratory Symptoms Copper MSDS What is Copper: Copper is a metal that occurs naturally throughout the environment in rocks, soil, water, and...

Cyanide: Other Names Cyanide Ion; Isocyanide; Nitrile Anion Chemical Formula CN - CAS Number 57 – 12 – 5 Industry Uses Mining; Pest Control; Metal Cleaning; Steel Manufacture Health Risks Irritation; Histotoxic hypoxia; Cyanide MSDS What is Cyanide: Cyanide is used in many chemic...

Diethylhydroxylamine: Other Names DEHA, N,N- Diethylhydroxylamine Chemical Formula C 4 H 11 NO CAS Number 3710 – 84 – 7 Industry Uses Water Treatment Health Risks Irritation; DEHA MSDS What is DEHA: DEHA is an organic compound used primarily as an oxygen scavenger in water treatment systems. Dissolved oxygen in boiler system wat...

Detergents: What are Detergents: A detergent is a surfactant or mixture of surfactants with cleaning properties in dilute solutions. These substances are similar to soap but more soluble in hard water. Detergents are commonly available as powders or concentrated solutions. Detergents, like soap, work because they are amphiphilic, partly hydrophobic and partly hydrophilic. Anionic detergents are the most popular and nearly 6 billion kilograms are produced annually. Detergents can be intro...

Fluoride: Other Names   Fluoride Ion Chemical Formula   F - CAS Number   16984 – 48 – 8 Industry Uses   Dentistry; Production of aluminum, steel, enamel, cement, and uranium Health Risks   Skeletal Fluorosis; Bone DIsease Fluoride MSDS What is Fluoride: F...

Glycol: Other Names Propylene Glycol, 1,2-propanediol; Ethylene Glycol, 1,2-ethanediol Chemical Formula C 3 H 8 O 2 (propylene); C 2 H 6 O 2 (ethylene) CAS Number 57 – 55 – 6 (propylene); 107 – 21 – 1 (ethylene) Industry Uses Pharmaceuticals; Antifreeze Health Risks Irritant: Respiratory Symptoms; Kidney ...

Hypochlorite: Other Names Hypochlorite Ion Chemical Formula ClO - CAS Number 14380 – 61 – 1 Industry Uses Bleach; Disinfectant; Water Treatment Health Risks Irritant; Respiratory Symptoms Hypochlorite MSDS What is Hypochlorite: Hypochlorite is an ion composed of chlorine and o...

Iron: Other Names Ferrum; Ferrous Iron Chemical Formula Fe CAS Number 7439 – 89 – 6 Industry Uses Supplements; Alloys; Automotive Products Health Risks Hemochromatosis; Heart and Liver Damage; Death Iron MSDS What is Iron: Iron is present in nature in the form of its oxides, or in...

Manganese: Other Names Mangan Chemical Formula Mn CAS Number 7439 – 96 – 5 Industry Uses Alloys; Automotive Products Health Risks Central Nervous System Damage; Psychiatric Changes; Manganese MSDS What is Manganese: Surface and ground waters rarely contain more than 1 mg/L of so...

Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT): Other Names 2-Benzothiazolethiol; Chemical Formula C 7 H 5 NS 2 ; C 6 H 4 NSCSH CAS Number 149 – 30 – 4 Industry Uses Corrosion inhibitor Health Risks Allergen; Contact Dermatitis; Possible Carcinogen MBT MSDS What is MBT: MBT is formulate...

Molybdate: Other Names Molybdate Ion Chemical Formula MoO 4 2- CAS Number 14797 – 55 – 8 Industry Uses Corrosion inhibitor Health Risks None What is Molybdate: Molybdate is used throughout the industrial water treatment and power generation industries as a corrosion inhibitor in open and...

Nitrate: Other Names Nitrate Ion Chemical Formula NO 3 - CAS Number 14797 – 55 – 8 Industry Uses Fertilizers; Preservatives; Health Risks Dermal Burns; Blue-Baby Syndrome; Death What is Nitrate: Nitrate is the most completely oxidized form of nitrogen. It is formed during the final stag...

Nitrite: Other Names Nitrite Ion; Nitrite Anion Chemical Formula NO 2 - CAS Number 14797 – 65 – 0 Industry Uses Fertilizers; Corrosion Inhibitors; Preservatives Health Risks Methemoglobinemia; Blue-Baby Syndrome; Death What is Nitrite: Nitrite, an intermediate in the nitrogen cycle, is f...

Phenol: Other Names Carbolic Acid; Hydroxybenzene; Phenic Acid Chemical Formula C 6 H 6 O; C 6 H 5 OH CAS Number 108 – 95 – 2 Industry Uses Antiseptic; Disinfectant; Pharmaceutical and Chemical Production Health Risks Irritant; Dermal Burns; Organ Damage; Death Phenol MSDS What is Phen...

Phosphate: Other Names Phosphate ion Chemical Formula O 4 P -3 CAS Number 14265 – 44 – 2 Industry Uses Chemical Laboratories; Agriculture; Fertilizers Health Risks None What is Phosphate: Phosphorous occurs naturally in rock formations in the earth's crust, usually as phosphate. High phos...

Silica: Other Names Silicon Dioxide; Dioxosilane Chemical Formula SiO 2 CAS Number 7631 – 86 – 9 Industry Uses Glass Production; Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Additive Health Risks Irritant Silica MSDS What is Silica: Silica is clear and tasteless. It is the oxide of silic...

Sodium Persulfate: Other Names Sodium peroxydisulfate; Peroxydisulfuric Acid Chemical Formula Na 2 S 2 O 8 CAS Number 7775 – 27 – 1 Industry Uses Bleaching Agent Health Risks Irritant to skin and eyes Sodium Persulfate MSDS What is Sodium Persulfate: Persulfate is a strong oxidizer t...

Sulfide: Other Names Sulphide; Sulfide ion; Sulfanediide Chemical Formula S -2 CAS Number 18496 – 25 – 8 Industry Uses Metallurgy; Chemical Manufacture; Chemical Laboratories; Fertilizers Health Risks Reacts to form Toxic Gas What is Sulfide: Sulfide is an inorganic anion of sulfur. It is a...

Sulfite: Other Names Sulphite; Sulfite ion Chemical Formula SO 3 2- CAS Number 14265 – 45 – 3 Industry Uses Food Additive; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial Health Risks Allergic Reaction Sulfite MSDS What is Sulfite: Sulfite is not usually present in surface waters. If sulfite is di...

Thiosulfate: Other Names Thiosulphate; Thiosulfate Ion Chemical Formula S 2 O 3 2- CAS Number 14383 – 50 – 7 Industry Uses Bleaching; Chemical Laboratories Health Risks Irritation Thiosulfate MSDS What is Thiosulfate: Thiosulfate is an excellent reducing agent. It is used prim...

Sulfate: Other Names   Sulfate Ion; Sulphate Chemical Formula   SO 4 -2 CAS Number   14808 – 79 – 8 Industry Uses   Beverage Industry; Ion Exchange Systems Health Risks   Laxative What is Sulfate: Sulfate is present at widely varying conditions in natural waters....