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CAS Number: 7790-87-6
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93-5812
Cerium › Cerium(III) iodide hydrate
CAS Number: 7790-87-6
MDL Number: MFCD00149512
Molecular Formula: CeI3
Molecular Weight: 520.82
Chemical Formula: CeI3·XH2O
Color and Form: yellow xtl.
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SECTION 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Cerium (III) iodide hydrate
Product Number: 93-5812
CAS Registry Number: 7790-87-6
Formula: CeI3.XH2O
EINECS Number: 232-228-3
Chemical Family: metal halide
Synonym: Cerium triiodide hydrate
SECTION 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 7790-87-6 100 no data no data
SECTION 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. may be harmful if swallowed. Prolonged exposure may produce a mild toxic syndrome known as iodism.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin and eyes. Inhalation of dust.
Eye Contact: Contact with eyes causes irritation. May cause redness and pain.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain, pimples, boils, hives and blisters.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Large oral doses may cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract
Acute Health Effects: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract.
Chronic Health Effects: Chronic ingestion of iodides may produce iodism. Symptoms include skin rash, running nose, headache and irritation of mucous membranes.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Exposure: Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Skin Exposure: Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if irritation persists.
Inhalation: Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Ingestion: Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: none
Explosion Limits: none
Extinguishing Medium: None. Material is non-flammable.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: No special fire fighting procedures required.
Hazardous Combustion and Decomposion Products: none
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Spill and Leak Procedures: To avoid raising dust, small spills may be mixed with diatomaceous earth, sand, vermiculite or other suitable inert material and swept up.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling and Storage: Store solid in a tightly sealed container.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves. Consult with glove manufacturer to determine the proper type of glove.
Ventilation: Material may form a fine dust. If possible, handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Respirator: If in form of fine dust and ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: yellow xtl.
Molecular Weight: 520.82
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: very soluble
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture stable
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: none
Incompatibility: halogens and oxidizing agents
Decomposition Products: water and metal iodide
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): NA
UN ID Number (CFR): NA
Shipping Name (IATA): Non-hazardous
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): NA
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Title compound not listed.
Second Ingredient: none
Third Ingredient: none
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer: The information herein is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the date compiled. However, Strem Chemicals, Inc. makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information.
Preparation Date: 6/11/2001
Revision Date: 12/20/2011

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