Properties

• Appearance:

  Odorless white microcrystalline powder with a bitter taste

• Melting point:

  198-200 °C (dec.)(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  683.9 °C at 760 mmHg

• Flashing point:

  367.4 °C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  265 ° (C=0.1, H2O)

• Solubility:

  NH4OH 1 M: 50 mg/mL, clear, colorless

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

  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.

  P342+P311 IF experiencing respiratory symptoms: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.