Properties

• Appearance:

  red-brown powder.

• Density:

  8.15 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  900°C

• Boiling point:

  1385 °C

• Solubility:

  water: <0.1 g/100 mL at 20 ºC

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H330 Fatal if inhaled.

  H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.

  H350 May cause cancer.

  H361fd Suspected of damaging fertility. Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

  H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

  P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

  P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

  P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

  P284 Wear respiratory protection.

  P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.