Properties

• Appearance:

  colourless crystals

• Density:

  4.44 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  636 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  1300 °C

• Flashing point:

  1300°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  1.6984

• Solubility:

  H2O: 3 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Warning

• Hazard statements:

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

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

  P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.