| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Destroy contaminated shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Keep away from water. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract. | |
| [Inhalation] Irritation may lead to chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. | |
| [Skin] Causes severe burns with delayed tissue destruction. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin 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] yellow-white cubic crystals, hygroscopic | |
| [Melting Point] 232 | |
| [Boiling Point] 447 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 36.2 (287.3 C) | |
| [Density] 4.75 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] | |
| [Usage] Substance is used in the production of other bismuth salts. | |
| [Product Name] Bismuth trichloride | |
| [Synonyms] Trichlorobismuth Trichlorobismuthane | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7787-60-2.htm">7787-60-2 | |
| [Formula] BiCl3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 315.33 | |
| [EINECS] 232-123-2 | |
| [RTECS] EB2690000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 13,1261 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2162 (G) | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. | |
| [Stability] May decompose on exposure to moist air or water. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Hydrogen chloride. |
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