Name:
Copper(I) iodide
Synonym:
CAS:
7681-65-4
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Copper(I) iodide
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7681-65-4 | Copper(I) iodide | 231-674-6 |
| Hazard Symbols: XI Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7681-65-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fum 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust and mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as copper): 0.6 mg/m3 STEL (fume); 2 mg/m3 STEL (dust and mist) United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists) (listed under Copper).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE (fume); 1 mg/m3 (dust and mist) France - VME: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 V (dust, as Cu) France - VLE: (listed as copper): 2 mg/m3 VLE (dust, as Cu) Germany: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 VME (d as Cu) Malaysia: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume, as Cu); 1 mg/m TWA (dust and mist, as Cu) Netherlands: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 MAC (smoke); 1 mg/m3 M (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 0.5 mg/m3 STEL (dust) Spain: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume); 1 mg/m3 VLA-E (dust and mist, as Cu) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7681-65-4: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fum 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust and mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: (listed as copper): 0.6 mg/m3 STEL (fume); 2 mg/m3 STEL (dust and mist) United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume); 1 mg/m3 TWA (dusts and mists) (listed under Copper).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLE (fume); 1 mg/m3 (dust and mist) France - VME: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 V (dust, as Cu) France - VLE: (listed as copper): 2 mg/m3 VLE (dust, as Cu) Germany: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VME (fume); 1 mg/m3 VME (d as Cu) Malaysia: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (fume, as Cu); 1 mg/m TWA (dust and mist, as Cu) Netherlands: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 MAC (smoke); 1 mg/m3 M (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 1 mg/m3 TWA (dust) Russia: (listed as copper): 0.5 mg/m3 STEL (dust) Spain: (listed as copper): 0.2 mg/m3 VLA-ED (fume); 1 mg/m3 VLA-E (dust and mist, as Cu) Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: None reported.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 1290 deg C @760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: 602 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: CuI
Molecular Weight: 190.45
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, alkali metals, potassium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide, iodine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Oxidizing agents, alkali metals, potassium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen iodide, iodine.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7681-65-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Copper(I) iodide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
CAS# 7681-65-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Copper(I) iodide - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
logPOW: 0.24
logPOW: 0.24
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
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Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
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RID/ADR
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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