Hydroxylamine sulfate
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Description
Colorless crystals used as a reducing agent in the photographic processing. Hydroxylamine sulfate is also used for chemical synthesis, for rustproofing, and to dehair hides.
Synonyms and Related Terms
HS; hydroxylammonium sulfate; oxammonium sulfate
Other Properties
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.
| Composition | (NH2OH)2-H2SO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10039-54-0 |
| Melting Point | 177 (dec) |
| Density | 1.9 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 164.14 |
Hazards and Safety
Skin contact is irritating and corrosive. Hygroscopic. May cause methemoglobinemia. Inhalation and ingestion cause illness and possible death. Suspected teratogen.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 4874
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979