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
...
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
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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...
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...
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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
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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 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...
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
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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...
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...
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...
