Properties

• Appearance:

  Pearly white flakes or a crystalline powder

• Density:

  5.67 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  388 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  787 °C(lit.)

• Flashing point:

  787°C

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H331 Toxic if inhaled.

  H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

  H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

  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.

  P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

  P501 Dispose of contents/container to …