Basic bismuth salicylate
Synonyms
Bismuth subsalicylate;
Bismuth, (2-hydroxybenzoato-O1,O2)oxo-;
Category
Anionic Surfactant
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Chemical Numbering System
CAS: 14882-18-9
EINECS: 238-953-1
Molecular Formula & Molecular Weight
Molecular Formula: C7H5BiO4
Molecular Weight: 362.09
Structure
Properties
Appearance (1), solid.
Solubility insoluble in water.
Stability stable. Easily oxidized.
Risk Solid form: flammable material; irritation, irritation to skin, eye, respiratory system. Harmful products of combustion are CO, CO2 and so on. Contact with strong oxidants, can cause to burn.
GHS label: 
Human Toxicity
Table 1 Human toxicity values
|
man intramuscular LDLo |
60mg/kg/26W-I[1] |
|
man intramuscular TDLo |
17mg/kg/5W-I[1] |
|
women intramuscular TDLo |
14.48mg/kg/9D[1] |
Ecology may be hazardous to environment. Water body should be given special attention.
Biodegradability biodegradable.
Characteristics excellent antimicrobial, antibacterial, preservative, dispersing abilities.
Synthesis
Quality Standards & Test Methods
1, Physical and chemical indexes
|
Item |
Physical and chemical indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Actives, %, ≥ |
95.0 |
Test Methods
(1), Actives
GB/T 13173 Surface active agents -- Detergents -- Testing methods
2, Hazardous substances indexes
|
Item |
Hazardous substances indexes |
|
Solid |
|
|
Heavy metals (as Pb), mg/kg, ≤ |
20 |
|
As, mg/kg, ≤ |
3 |
Test Methods
(1), Heavy metals (as Pb)
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30799 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of heavy metals
(2), As
Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics (2015 Edition)
GB/T 30797 The test method of food detergents -- Determination of total arsenic
3, Further explanation
(a), On physical and chemical indexes: firstly, shall be indicated carbon atom distribution; secondly, shall be indicated average molecular weight.
Major Uses
1, Typical applications
Use as preservative.
Used in medicine.
Manufacturers
References
[1]: ChemIDplus. 14882-18-9, Bismuth subsalicylate
Update: 20181118(1);