Agent Name | Ammonium hypophosphite |
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CAS Number | 7803-65-8 |
Formula | H3-N.H3-O2-P |
Major Category | Nitrogen Compounds |
Synonyms | Hypophosphorous acid, ammonium salt; Phosphinic acid, ammonium salt; Ammonium phosphinate; [ChemIDplus] |
Category | Ammonium Compounds |
Description | White deliquescent solid; [Hawley] White crystalline solid; [MSDSonline] |
Sources/Uses | Used as a catalyst in the production of polyamides; [Merck Index] |
Comments | Emergency treatment: "Phosphine" and "Ammonia"; [HSDB] Evolves flammable and toxic phosphine when heated; [Merck Index] Solid is practically harmless to skin; [CHRIS] An irritant; [MSDSonline] |
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