TETRAIODOETHYLENE Property

Melting point:

191-193 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

288.3°C (rough estimate)

Density 

2.98

vapor density 

18.3 (vs air)

refractive index 

1.9530 (estimate)

Merck 

13,9293

CAS DataBase Reference

513-92-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Tetraiodoethene (513-92-8)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

20/21/22-36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-37/39

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

KX4125000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

TETRAIODOETHYLENE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Light-yellow, crystals; odorless; turns brown on exposure to light. Insoluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents.

Uses

Tetraiodoethylene is used in process, method, and system for removing heavy metals from fluids.

Uses

Surgical dusting powder, antiseptic ointment, fungicide.