| Agent Name | Ammonium hypophosphite |
|---|---|
| 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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Agent Name
Ammonium hypophosphite
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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Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
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Other Information
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