NILE CHEMICALS

IODINE TRICHLORIDE

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product name : Iodine trichloride

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classification of the substance or mixture

According to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008

Oxidizing solids (Category 2)

Skin corrosion (Category 1B)

According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.

Causes burns.

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statement(s)

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statement(s)

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.

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.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

Hazard symbol(s)

C Corrosive

R-phrase(s)

R34 Causes burns.

S-phrase(s)

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and

seek medical advice.

S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately

(show the label where possible).

Other hazards - none

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Formula : Cl3I

Molecular Weight : 233,26 g/mol

CAS-No. EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration

Iodine trichloride

865-44-1 212-739-8 - Ox. Sol. 2; Skin Corr. 1B;

H272, H314 C, O, R 9 - R34

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Recommended storage temperature: -20 °C

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Hand protection The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Handle with gloves.

Eye protection Face shield and safety glasses

Skin and body protection Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Hygiene measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Form solid

Safety data pH no data available

Melting point 63 °C

Boiling point no data available

Flash point not applicable

Ignition temperature no data available

Lower explosion limit no data available

Upper explosion limit no data available

Water solubility no data available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid Avoid temperatures above 60°C, direct sunlight and contact with sources of heat.

Materials to avoid Phosphorus, Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Hydrogen chloride gas, Hydrogen iodide

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute toxicity no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation no data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity no data available

Carcinogenicity IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure no data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available

Aspiration hazard no data available

Potential health effects 

Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the

mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.

Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.

Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.

Eyes Causes eye burns.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure

Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Cough, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea

Additional Information

RTECS: Not available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity no data available

Persistence and degradability no data available

Bioaccumulative potential no data available

Mobility in soil no data available

PBT and vPvB assessment no data available

Other adverse effects no data available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR/RID

UN-Number: 3085 Class: 5.1 (8) Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: OXIDIZING SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Iodine trichloride)

IMDG UN-Number: 3085 Class: 5.1 (8) Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-Q

Proper shipping name: OXIDIZING SOLID, CORROSIVE, N.O.S. (Iodine trichloride)

Marine pollutant: No

IATA UN-Number: 3085 Class: 5.1 (8) Packing group: II

Proper shipping name: Oxidizing solid, corrosive, n.o.s. (Iodine trichloride)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

16. Other Information

Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. NILE CHEMICALS. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE CHEMICALS. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
 

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