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Iridium dioxide

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[Flash Point]

300
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

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

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

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

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

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[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.
[Skin]

Causes skin irritation.
[Eyes]

Causes eye irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
[Respirators]

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Appearance]

Brown tetragonal crystals
[Melting Point]

-102
[Boiling Point]

-27
[Vapor Pressure]

1250 (-16 C)
[Density]

3.09 g/cm3 (18 C)
[Product Name]

Iridium(IV) oxide
[Synonyms]

Iridium dioxide
[CAS]

"CASEN_12030-49-8.htm">12030-49-8
[Formula]

IrO2
[Molecular Weight]

224.21
[EINECS]

234-743-9
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

18402 (G)
[Small spills/leaks]

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

No data.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.