Properties

• Appearance:

  Odorless white solid

• Density:

  3.01 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  2575°C

• Boiling point:

  4300°C

• Flashing point:

  4300°C

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

  H330 Fatal if inhaled.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  H350i May cause cancer by inhalation.

  H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

• Precautionary statements:

  P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

  P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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

  P284 Wear respiratory protection.

  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.