Chlorite

Description

Chlorite · CAS 14998-27-7 · ClO2-. UNII Z63H374SB6.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	14998-27-7
PubChem CID	197148
Molecular formula	ClO2-
IUPAC name	chlorite
UNII (FDA)	Z63H374SB6

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	67.45
XLogP3	0.9
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	0
Exact Mass	66.9586819
Monoisotopic Mass	66.9586819
Topological Polar Surface Area	40.1
Heavy Atom Count	3
Formal Charge	-1

Physical description & handling notes

• Solid; [IUCLID] White or off-white to grey powder; Odorless; [Luzenac America MSDS]

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives JECFA ADI: 0-0.03 mg/kg bw (Chlorite); 0-0.01 mg/kg bw (Chlorate) The available toxicological data were sufficient to assess the safety of ASC by setting ADIs for chlorite and TRS 947-JECFA68/ FAS 59-JECFA68/
GHS notification summary	96.5% (632 / 655)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	96.5% (632 / 655)

Documented Uses

• Used in the paints, lacquers, and varnishes, paper-pulp-board, and polymers industries; Used as an anti-set-off and anti-adhesive agent and filler; [IUCLID] Used as a functional mineral in paper, paints, ceramics, plastics, personal care, etc.; [Luzenac America MSDS] One of the main components of common clay and shale; [INCHEM EHC]
• Pulp and Paper Processing [Category: Industry]
• Painting (Pigments, Binders, and Biocides) [Category: Paint]
• Food Additives -> PRESERVATIVE -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Information on 2 consumer products that contain Chlorite (mineral group) in the following categories is provided:

Synonyms

CHLORITE; Chlorite ion; 14998-27-7; Chlorite(1-); Chlorine dioxide ion(1-); Z63H374SB6; CHLORITE (CLO2-); DTXSID7021522; CHEBI:17441; CHLOROUS ACID, ION(1-); O2safe; SAFE CLEANER K; RefChem:918459; DTXCID501522; 604-718-0; 1318-59-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Chlorite?

CAS 14998-27-7; molecular formula ClO2-; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Chlorite known by?

CHLORITE, Chlorite ion, 14998-27-7, Chlorite(1-), Chlorine dioxide ion(1-), Z63H374SB6.

What is the regulatory status of Chlorite?

Documented regulatory listings: FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS; PRESERVATIVE: Food Additives; JECFA ADI: 0-0.03 mg/kg bw (Chlorite); 0-0.01 mg/kg bw (Chlorate).

Is Chlorite classified as hazardous?

96.5% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (632 of 655).

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