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Iridium trichloride

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear approved SCBA in full pressure-demand and full protective gear. Substance is noncombustible. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles, protective gloves and clothing to prevent exposure.
[Respirators]

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
[Appearance]

brown monoclinic crystals
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Density]

5.3 g/cm3
[Usage]

Catalyst for chlorination and polymerization reactions.
[Product Name]

Iridium trichloride
[Synonyms]

Iridium trichloride
[CAS]

"CASEN_10025-83-9.htm">10025-83-9
[Formula]

Cl3Ir
[Molecular Weight]

298.58
[EINECS]

233-044-6
[Merck]

12,5101
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

26177 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Stability]

Stable.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents, active metals.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen chloride.