Properties

• Appearance:

  White to off-white powder

• Density:

  1.187 g/mL

• Melting point:

  >300 °C (dec.)(lit.)

• Natural temperature:

  752 °F

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.

  H301 Toxic if swalloed.

  H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

• Precautionary statements:

  P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.

  P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture.

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

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

  P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

  P422 Store contents under …