Properties

• Appearance:

  white needles or flakes

• Density:

  1.078 g/mL at 25 °C

• Melting point:

  7°C

• Boiling point:

  107 °C

• Coefficient of refraction:

  n20/D 1.393

• Vapour pressure:

  9 mm Hg ( 40 °C)

• Solubility:

  soluble in cold water, decomposes in hot water

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H290 May be corrosive to metals.

  H302 Harmful if swallowed.

  H315 Causes skin irritation.

  H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

  H318 Causes serious eye damage.

  H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

  H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

  H373 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

  H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

• Precautionary statements:

  P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

  P273 Avoid release to the environment.

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

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