ICSC 0479 - ETHYL IODIDE

« back to the search result list

ETHYL IODIDE	ICSC: 0479 (April 2004)
Iodoethane Ethane iodide Monoiodoethane

CAS #: 75-03-6

EC Number: 200-833-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Above 61°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 61°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Confusion. Cough. Drowsiness. Dizziness. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Unconsciousness.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Confusion. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong bases and strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

ETHYL IODIDE

ICSC: 0479

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces iodine and hydrogen iodide. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₂H₅I / CH₃CH₂I Molecular mass: 155.97 Boiling point: 72°C Melting point: -108°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.936 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.4 Vapour pressure, kPa at 18°C: 13.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4 (calculated) Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.8 Flash point: 61°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.0

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS DARK ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces iodine and hydrogen iodide. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₂H₅I / CH₃CH₂I
Molecular mass: 155.97
Boiling point: 72°C
Melting point: -108°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.936
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.4
Vapour pressure, kPa at 18°C: 13.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4 (calculated)
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.8
Flash point: 61°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.0

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.01 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK skin absorption (H)

ENVIRONMENT

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

EC Classification

All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Neither ILO nor WHO nor the European Commission shall be responsible for the interpretation and use of the information contained in this material.