Product Identification

Product Name

Iodine trichloride

Synonyms

Iodine chloride
Trichloroiodine

CAS

865-44-1

Formula

Cl3I

Molecular Weight

233.26

EINECS

212-739-8

Merck

13,5042

Beilstein/Gmelin

25675 (G)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Yellow to reddish-brown flakes.

Melting Point

63

Density

3.11 g/cm3 (15 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep tightly closed. Unsuitable: Do not store near, nor allow contact with, clothing and other combustible material. Store at -20 C

Hazards Identification

Inhalation

Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.

Skin

Contact may result in injury, burns and death.

Eyes

See Skin.

Ingestion

Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.

Hazards

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. Contact with other material may cause fire.

EC Risk Phrase

34

EC Safety Phrase

26 36/37/39 45

UN (DOT)

3085

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Faceshield (8-inch minimum).

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

Causes burns. Target organ(s): Thyroid.

Poison Class

2

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.

Fire Potential

These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Cover with dry lime or soda ash, pick up, keep in a closed container, and hold for waste disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code

12

Incompatibilities

Phosphorus, Strong oxidizing agents.

Stability

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.

Decomposition

Hydrogen chloride gas, Hydrogen iodide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

3085

Hazard Class

5.1

Packing Group

II

HS Code

2812 10 99