Properties

• Appearance:

  White to yellowish white crystalline powder

• Density:

  4.55 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  515 °C(lit.)

• Solubility:

  64.0 g/100 ml (20°C) in water,3.1 g/100 ml (4°C) in ethanol

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  EUH014 Reacts violently with water.

• Precautionary statements:

  P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

  P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

  P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.