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Cryolite
Chronic
Effects
Ingestion
Chronic
exposure may effect the skeleton and may result in calcification of
ligaments, tendons and muscle attachments to bone. May inactivate
enzymes. May cause anorexia, anemia, dental defects and impairment of
growth. May also cause gastric, intestinal, circulatory, respiratory
and nervous disorders.
Lithium
Cryolite
Acute Effects
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Ingestion
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May cause nausea, vomiting, cramps and diarrhea.
Large doses may cause CNS effects. Poisoning may affect the
bladder, kidneys, heart and respiratory system.
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Skin Contact
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Causes irritation, skin rashes
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Eye Contact
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Causes severe irritation
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Inhalation
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Causes irritation
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Potassium Cryolite
Skin contact
Slight
irrigation
In case of repeated or prolonged exposure ,risk
of allergic dermatitis.
Ingestion
- By ingestion of large quantities: nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea
- By ingestion of large quantities:
risk of hypocalcemia with nervous disorder (tetany) and cardiac
rhythm disorder
- By ingestion of large quantities:
risk of liver alteration
- By ingestion of large quantities:
risk of general symptoms.
Sodium Cryolite
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Boiling Point
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Decomposes
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Freezing/Melting Point
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1000 o C
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Solubility in H2 O
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Insoluble Specific Gravity (H2 O=1): 2.9
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Evaporation Rate
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0
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Vapor Density (air=1)
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N/A
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Appearance and Odor
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White powder, odor unknown.
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Vapor Pressure
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Essentially 0
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