| Identification | |
| Name: | Calcium hypophosphite |
| Synonyms: | Calcium dihydrogen hypophosphite;Calcium phosphinate (Ca(H2PO2)2);Phosphinic acid, calcium salt;Calcium phosphinate;Calcium hypophosphite (Ca(H2PO2)2); |
| CAS: | 7789-79-9 |
| EINECS: | 232-190-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | CaH4O4P2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 166.023122 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/Ca.2HO2P/c;2*1-3-2/h;2*(H,1,2)/q+2;;/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 3180 4.1/PG 2 |
| Stability: | No data. |
| Water Solubility: | M.p. decomposes. Strong reducing agent |
| Solubility: | M.p. decomposes. Strong reducing agent |
| Appearance: | White powder and/or granules. Slight characteristic odor |
| Specification: | Safety Statements:7-15 7:Keep container tightly closed 15:Keep away from heat |
| Storage Temperature: | Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Usage: | As corrosion inhibitor, in nickel plating, vet: has been used as dietary supplement. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
F: Flammable
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