water glass; formerly used in tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, arteriosclerosis, & as topical antiseptic; irritating & caustic to skin, mucous membranes; if swallowed, causes vomiting & diarrhea; RN given refers to silicic acid, Na salt
Also Known As:
silicic acid (H2O3Si), disodium salt, pentahydrate; silicic acid (H2O5Si2), disodium salt; silicic acid (H2O7Si3), disodium salt; silicic acid (H2O9Si4), disodium salt; silicic acid (H4O4Si), tetrasodium salt; silicic acid (H7O7Si2), hexasodium salt; silicic acid, sodium salt