NILE CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Bismuth Iodide
CAS#:
7787-64-6
Synonym:
Bismuth (III) Iodide;
Bismuthine, triiodo-
Chemical
Name: Bismuth Triiodide
Chemical
Formula: Not available.
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Bismuth
Iodide 7787-64-6 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Bismuth
Iodide LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged
exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact: In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact: Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call
a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: When
heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of hydrogen iodide
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures Small Spill:
Use
appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal
container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and
dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:
Use
a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate
through the sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Do
not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If
you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as acids.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Crystals solid. Deliquescent crystals solid.)
Odor:
halide odor (Slight.)
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 589.69g/mole
Color:
Red.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
applicable.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 408°C (766.4°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 5.778 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water.
Decomposes in hot water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Incompatible
materials, water/moisture.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with acids. Slightly reactive to reactive with moisture.
Corrosivity:
Not available.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye
irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause
respiratory problems. Ingestion: May cause diarrhea, malaise, albuminuria.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation: Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal: Waste must be
disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material (United States).
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Bismuth Iodide
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This
product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
R36/38-
Irritating to eyes and skin. S37- Wear suitable gloves. S46- If swallowed, seek
medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
1
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
1
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment: Gloves. Lab
coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Splash goggles.
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