Calcium hypophosphite
Agent Name
Calcium hypophosphite
CAS Number
7789-79-9
Formula
Ca.2H3-O2-P
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Calcium dihydrogen hypophosphite; Calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H2PO2)2); Calcium phosphinate; Calcium phosphinate (Ca(H2PO2)2); Phosphinic acid, calcium salt; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
White solid; Soluble in water; [Hawley] Grey powder; Soluble in water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a corrosion inhibitor, pharmaceutical antioxidant, and veterinary dietary supplement; Also used in nickel plating; [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation; [MSDSonline] See "Calcium."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
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