| Name | Chlorite |
| Synonyms | Chlorite Chlorite(1-) Chlorous acid, ion(1-) Chlorine dioxide ion(1-) |
| CAS | 14998-27-7 |
| Molecular Formula | ClO2 |
| Molar Mass | 67.45 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | EPA Chemical Information Chlorite (14998-27-7) |
| Downstream Products | CHLORIDE STANDARD Water |
| category | oxidant |
| toxicity classification | Poisoning |
| acute toxicity | intravenous injection-rat LD50: 113 mg/kg |
| explosive hazard characteristics | can explode in case of organic matter and strong acid |
| flammability hazard characteristics | release oxygen when exposed to heat; combustible when exposed to organic matter and strong acid |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dry at low temperature; it is stored separately from fuel, organic matter, acid, and metal powder |
| fire extinguishing agent | water |