Properties

• Appearance:

  White crystal

• Density:

  6.3 (vs air)

• Melting point:

  34 °C

• Boiling point:

  960°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  1.6513

• Vapor density:

  6.3 (vs air)

• Vapour pressure:

  10 mmHg ( 656 °C)

• Solubility:

  water: 1680 g/L (20 °C)

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H330 Fatal if inhaled.

  H340 May cause genetic defects.

  H350 May cause cancer.

  H360FD May damage fertility. May damage 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.

  P284 Wear respiratory protection.

  P301+P310+P330 IF SWALLOWED:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.Rinse mouth.

  P304+P340+P310 IF INHALED:Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.