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    Calcium sulfate

    1. Molecular Structure

    Calcium sulfate 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namecalcium sulfate
    Molecular FormulaCaO4S
    SMILES[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Ca+2]

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight136.14 g/mol
    TPSA88.6 Ų
    LogPN/A
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling PointDecomposes (NIOSH, 2024)
    Melting Point1450 °C
    Density2.96 (NIOSH, 2024) – Denser than water; will sink
    SolubilityFor more Solubility (Complete) data for CALCIUM SULFATE (6 total), please visit the HSDB record page.
    Flash PointNo data available
    Autoignition TempNo data available

    5. Supplier Suggestions

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    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
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    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Warning
    GHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P261, P271, P304+P340, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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