Properties

• Appearance:

  white solid

• Density:

  1.450 g/mL at 20 °C

• Melting point:

  361 °C(lit.)

• Boiling point:

  1320°C

• Flashing point:

  52 °F

• Storage temperature:

  0-6°C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.421

• Vapour pressure:

  1 mmHg ( 719 °C)

• Solubility:

  121 g/100 mL (25 °C) in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H290 May be corrosive to metals.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  P301+P312+P330 IF SWALLOWED:Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

  P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

  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.

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