Properties

• Appearance:

  silvery, light ductile metal

• Density:

  1.873 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  28.5 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  705 °C(lit.)

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Vapour pressure:

  1 mmHg ( 279 °C)

• Solubility:

  reacts Stability Flammable solid; highly flammable in powder form. Moisture-sensitive. Incompatible withchlorine, phosphorus, water.Toxicology Harmful if swallowed or inhaled and in contact with skin.

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

  EUH014 Reacts violently with water.

• Precautionary statements:

  P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

  P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

  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.

  P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

  P422 Store contents under …