Properties

• Appearance:

  white crystalline powder

• Density:

  3.856 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  963 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  1560°C

• Storage temperature:

  2-8°C

• Solubility:

  soluble in methanol; insoluble in ethanol, ethyl acetate

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H332 Harmful if inhaled.

• Precautionary statements:

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

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