Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Expected to be a low
ingestion hazard.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
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:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
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.
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:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store
in a tightly closed container. Dark room.
**** 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.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 355-43-1:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
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: Liquid
Color: clear very slight yellow
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 133 mbar @60 deg C
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 117 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point: -45 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: > 115 deg C (> 239.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.0630g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C6F13I
Molecular Weight: 445.95
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, sodium, potassium, magnesium.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen fluoride gas, hydrogen
iodide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 355-43-1 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Perfluoro-1-iodohexane, 99% -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
**** 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
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 355-43-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 355-43-1 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 355-43-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 355-43-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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