Name:
Thallous acetate 99% (Titr.)
Synonym:
Thallium(I) acetate
CAS:
563-68-8
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Thallous acetate 99% (Titr.)
Synonym:Thallium(I) acetate
Synonym:Thallium(I) acetate
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 563-68-8 | Thallium(I) acetate | 99 | 209-257-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: T+ Risk Phrases: 26/28 33 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation. May cause blurred vision, tearing, and conjunctivitis.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. If absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. Can cause nervous system damage. May cause tremors and convulsions. May cause cardiovascular effects including low blood pressure and shock. Ingested thallium compounds are extremely toxic, causing convulsions, coma, conjunctivitis, runny nose, polyneuritis, motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, arterial hypertension, rapid heart rate, and skin eruptions Inhalation:
May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Material has a low vapor pressure, so exposure to vapor is not likely. May cause kidney damage.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability. May cause adverse nervous system effects including muscle tremors and incoordination. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause corneal damage and the development of cataracts and glaucoma. Chronic ingestion can cause irritability, confusion, tremors, memory loss, headache, slurred speech and anorexia.
Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed. Danger of cumulative effects.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation. May cause blurred vision, tearing, and conjunctivitis.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. If absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of ingestion.
Ingestion:
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause hemorrhaging of the digestive tract. Can cause nervous system damage. May cause tremors and convulsions. May cause cardiovascular effects including low blood pressure and shock. Ingested thallium compounds are extremely toxic, causing convulsions, coma, conjunctivitis, runny nose, polyneuritis, motor and sensory peripheral neuropathy, encephalopathy, arterial hypertension, rapid heart rate, and skin eruptions Inhalation:
May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion. Material has a low vapor pressure, so exposure to vapor is not likely. May cause kidney damage.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause psychic abnormalities such as anxiety, depression and excitability. May cause adverse nervous system effects including muscle tremors and incoordination. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause corneal damage and the development of cataracts and glaucoma. Chronic ingestion can cause irritability, confusion, tremors, memory loss, headache, slurred speech and anorexia.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately 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 immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician:
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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant 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 runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Isolate area and deny entry. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Isolate area and deny entry. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale.
Discard contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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# 563-68-8: United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Thallium).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC Spain: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
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# 563-68-8: United States OSHA: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (listed under Thallium).
Belgium - TWA: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME Germany: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 MAC Spain: (listed as thallium): 0.1 mg/m3 VLA-ED Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: off-white to tan
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 129 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.77
Molecular Formula: TlC2H4O2
Molecular Weight: 264.4098
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, thallium fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, thallium fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 563-68-8: AJ5425000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 563-68-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 35 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 41300 ug/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Thallium(I) acetate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 563-68-8: AJ5425000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 563-68-8: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 35 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 41300 ug/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Thallium(I) acetate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: THALLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1707
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: THALLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1707
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: THALLIUM COMPOUND, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1707
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 563-68-8: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+
Risk Phrases:
R 26/28 Very toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
R 33 Danger of cumulative effects.
Safety Phrases:
S 13 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding
stuffs.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 563-68-8: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 563-68-8 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
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