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Reactive Group Datasheet

Salts, Basic

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There are 262 chemical datasheets assigned to this reactive group.

Description

Flammability
None of these materials are highly flammable. Inorganic salts are generally noncombustible as well. Salts containing organic groups are in principle combustible, although they may burn with difficulty.
Reactivity
Compounds in this group react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in the Bases reactivity group and the neutralization of amines.
Toxicity
Variable. Solutions of these materials can be corrosive to skin and irritating to mucous membranes.
Other Characteristics
Materials in this group are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pHs greater than 7.0.
Examples
Sodium acetate, lead phosphate, magnesium oxide, potassium arsenate, potassium oxalate.

Reactivity Documentation

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