SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 03/19/2005
Date Updated: 04/06/2004
Version 1.5
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name CESIUM CHLORIDE, 99.999+%
Product Number 203025
Brand ALDRICH
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Street Address 3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Emergency Phone: 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
Fax: 800 325 5052
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
CESIUM CHLORIDE 7647-17-8 No
Formula CsCl
Synonyms Cesium monochloride * Dicesium dichloride *
Tricesium trichloride
RTECS Number: FK9625000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation. Target organ(s): Nerves.
Heart.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 1*
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 1
*additional chronic hazards present.
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult,
call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
N/A
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with
skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Hygroscopic.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Wear dust mask.
Hand: Protective gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
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GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: Colorless
Form: Crystalline Powder
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 168.36 AMU
pH 6 - 7.5
BP/BP Range 1,303 掳C
MP/MP Range 645 掳C
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density 3.988 g/cm3
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% 0%
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility Solubility in Water:Soluble.
Other Solvents: WILLDISSOLVE IN ACOHOL
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
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Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be
irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
TARGET ORGAN(S) OR SYSTEM(S)
Nerves. Heart.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
2600 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Rat
1500 MG/KG
LD50
Subcutaneous
Rat
2590 MG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Vascular:BP elevation not charactertized in autonomic section.
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder:Proteinuria.
Intravenous
Rat
1075 MG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Vascular:BP elevation not charactertized in autonomic section.
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder:Proteinuria.
Oral
Mouse
2306 mg/kg
LD50
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
1460 MG/KG
LD50
Subcutaneous
Mouse
2750 MG/KG
LD50
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Vascular:BP elevation not charactertized in autonomic section.
Kidney, Ureter, Bladder:Proteinuria.
Intravenous
Mouse
910 MG/KG
LD50
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CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Mouse
Route: Oral
Dose: 500 MG/KG
Mutation test: Other mutation test systems
Species: Mouse
Route: Oral
Dose: 125 MG/KG
Mutation test: Cytogenetic analysis
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD
Species: Rat
Dose: 706 MG/KG
Route of Application: Oral
Exposure Time: (1-21D PRE/21D POST)
Result: Effects on Newborn: Growth statistics (e.g., reduced
weight gain). Effects on Newborn: Biochemical and metabolic.
Effects on Newborn: Physical.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 262 GM/KG
Route of Application: Oral
Exposure Time: (1-21D PREG/21D POST)
Result: Effects on Newborn: Biochemical and metabolic. Effects
on Newborn: Physical.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
ACUTE ECOTOXICITY TESTS
Test Type: LC50 Fish
Species: Onchorhynchus mykiss (Rainbow trout)
Time: 28 h
Value: 181,000 mg/l
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is
considered to be non-hazardous for transport.
IATA
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air
transport.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
US Statements: Caution: Avoid contact and inhalation. Target
organ(s): Nerves. Heart.
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UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
paper copies for internal use only.
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