Properties

• Appearance:

  white powder or crystals

• Density:

  2.564 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

• Melting point:

  1340 °C

• Boiling point:

  158 °C at 760 mmHg

• Solubility:

  50.8 g/100 mL (25 °C) in water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H318 Causes serious eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  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.

  P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.