Storage:
Moisture Sensitive. Light Sensitive. Air SensitiveKeep container tightly closed in light-resistant containers. Keep container in a
cool, well-ventilated area.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended
exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants
below the exposure limit.
Personal Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid
inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this
product.
Exposure Limits: Not available.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Deliquescent crystals solid.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Bitter. Saline. (Strong.)
Molecular Weight: 166 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: 1330°C (2426°F)
Melting Point: 681°C (1257.8°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 3.1 (Water = 1)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Volatility: Not available.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity (in Water): Not available.
Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water, methanol, acetone.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in cold water, hot water. Soluble in methanol. Partially soluble in acetone.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability: The product is stable.