Bismuth subnitrate
Agent Name
Bismuth subnitrate
CAS Number
1304-85-4
Formula
Bi5-H9-N4-O22
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Basic bismuth nitrate; Bismuth Synlab; Bismuth White; Bismuth hydroxide nitrate oxide (Bi5(OH)9(NO3)4O); Bismuth hydroxide nitrate oxide (Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4); Bismuth magistery; Bismuth nitrate, basic; Bismuth oxide (Bi2O3), compd with nitrogen oxide (N2O5); (6:5), octahydrate; Bismuth oxynitrate; Bismuth paint; Bismuth subnitricum; Bismuthyl nitrate; Blanc de fard; C.I. 77169; C.I. Pigment White 17; Cosmetic White; Flake White; Magistery of bismuth; Mammol; Novismuth; Paint White; Snowcal 5 SW; Snowcal 5SW; Spanish White; Vicalin; Vikaline; [ChemIDplus] UN1477
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Odorless, slightly hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] White powder, insoluble; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used to make enamel fluxes, cosmetics, antacids, and antiulceratives; [Merck Index] Used as an astringent, adsorbent, and protective; in topical lotions and ointments; [HSDB]
Comments
An irritant; Oxidizing agent--keep away from combustible materials; [MSDSonline] See "Bismuth." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
mp = 260 deg C;
Adverse Effects
Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Activities
Activities with risk of exposure: