ETHYL IODIDE 0479
April 2004
Iodoethane
CAS No: 75-03-6
Ethane iodide
RTECS No: KI4750000
Monoiodoethane
C2H5I / CH3CH2I
Molecular mass: 155.97
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Flammable. NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
NO smoking. dioxide.
Above 61/C explosive vapour/air Above 61/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Confusion. Cough. Drowsiness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
Dizziness. Shortness of breath. breathing protection. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Sore throat. Unconsciousness. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain Protective gloves. Protective Rinse skin with plenty of water or
Skin
clothing. shower. Refer for medical attention.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, face shield, or eye First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
protection in combination with several minutes (remove contact
breathing protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Confusion. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
Dizziness. Drowsiness. work. vomiting. Give plenty of water to
Unconsciousness. drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking liquid in
covered labelled containers. Absorb remaining liquid
in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic
gases and vapours.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong bases, strong oxidants.
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Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0479 ETHYL IODIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Physical dangers Inhalation risk
The vapour is heavier than air. No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful
concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this
substance at 20/C.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing iodine and
Effects of short-term exposure
hydrogen iodide. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
Occupational exposure limits
central nervous system, resulting in lowering of consciousness.
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 72/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4 calculated
Melting point: -108/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.8
Relative density (water = 1): 1.936 Flash point: 61/C c.c.
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.0
Vapour pressure, kPa at 18/C: 13.3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61/C.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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