Properties

• Appearance:

  white to almost white crystalline powder

• Density:

  1.509 g/cm3

• Melting point:

  >300 °C(lit.)

• Solubility:

  soluble

Safety Information

• Symbol:

  

• Signal words:

  Danger

• Hazard statements:

  H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

• Precautionary statements:

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

  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.